Arrival of Commonwealth Secretary General in Pakistan: Expected to visit flood affected areas

Commonwealth of Nations Secretary General Patricia Scotland on Sunday Pakistan reached Islamabad on a five-day visit.

According to Radio Pakistan, Additional Foreign Secretary for Europe Shafqat Ali Khan received them at the airport.

According to the report, during the visit, the Commonwealth Secretary General will hold meetings with Pakistan’s government leadership, cabinet members, youth leaders, civil society representatives and other stakeholders.

During her visit, Patricia will also discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and the Commonwealth in areas of mutual interest.

Additional Secretary of State for Europe Shafqat Ali Khan received Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland at the airport (Foreign Office).

The Commonwealth Secretary-General will reiterate her solidarity with Pakistan on the two-year anniversary of the devastating 2022 floods that submerged a third of the country and caused more than $30 billion in damage.

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According to state news agency APP, she is also expected to visit some of the flood-affected areas.

During the Secretary General’s visit, the two sides will also discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and the Commonwealth in other areas of common interest, including support for Pakistan’s national development projects, youth empowerment, and trade and investment. It includes promoting

As one of the founding members of the organization, Pakistan values ​​the Commonwealth of Nations as an important forum for building consensus on global issues and challenges.