Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to participate in the One Water Summit, taking place from December 3-4. The event aims to address critical global water issues, including desertification, water pollution, and sustainable resource management.
Upon his arrival at Riyadh’s Royal Airport Terminal, the premier was warmly welcomed by Prince Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh, alongside Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and senior diplomatic staff. Accompanying the prime minister are Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.
In a post on his official social media account, PM Shehbaz expressed the importance of the summit, stating, “I am honored to join Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and other global leaders at the One Water Summit. We must work together to combat desertification, address water pollution, and promote sustainable water practices at local, regional, and global levels.”
During the summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz will deliver a keynote address at a high-level roundtable focused on the preservation, restoration, and sustainable management of freshwater resources and wetlands. He will emphasize Pakistan’s efforts in:
- Water conservation initiatives
- Enhancing climate resilience
- Improving water quality
- Protecting biodiversity
- Creating sustainable livelihoods
He will also call for stronger international cooperation to mitigate the impact of climate-induced challenges such as floods, extreme weather events, and heatwaves on water ecosystems.
On the sidelines of the summit, PM Shehbaz is expected to hold bilateral meetings with key international leaders and stakeholders to discuss collaborative solutions for global water security and climate resilience.
