Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York, emphasizing the country’s push towards a greener and fairer future. He identified food insecurity and climate change as the world’s most urgent challenges, stressing that Pakistan remains committed to inclusive growth despite facing economic setbacks and climate disasters. Dar reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
During his speech, Dar introduced “Uraan Pakistan” as the country’s flagship development plan, highlighting programs like Danish Schools for free education and BISP for supporting low-income families. He also outlined climate-focused efforts such as the “Living Indus” and “Recharge Pakistan” projects. These initiatives aim to improve water conservation and help communities cope with the worsening effects of climate change.
In a major energy commitment, Dar announced that Pakistan is targeting 60 percent renewable energy use by 2030. He said the government is actively encouraging foreign investment through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), focusing on sectors aligned with green and sustainable growth. He urged global stakeholders to support developing nations through debt relief, climate funding, and fairer access to international finance.
Dar also pushed for urgent reforms in the global financial system, stating that no country can meet sustainable development goals on its own. He called for greater cooperation to restructure global finance in a way that supports developing economies. According to him, this transformation is necessary for creating a more equal and climate-resilient world.
On the sidelines of the forum, Dar met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the UN General Assembly. Both praised Pakistan’s active role in global diplomacy and its commitment to multilateral cooperation. Guterres acknowledged Pakistan’s leadership during its presidency of the UN Security Council in July 2025.
Under its current UNSC term, Pakistan is leading discussions on peaceful conflict resolution, strengthening the UN-OIC partnership, and improving global governance. As Dar concluded, he emphasized that only through unity and fair reforms can the world move closer to sustainable peace and development.