Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Bill Gates, founder of the Gates Foundation, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.
The discussion focused on polio eradication, nutrition improvement, and relief efforts for flood victims in Pakistan.
PM thanks Gates Foundation for support
During the meeting, PM Shehbaz expressed gratitude to the Gates Foundation for its consistent partnership in Pakistan’s fight against polio. He also thanked the foundation for its contributions to improving nutritional standards across the country.
The premier stressed the importance of continued cooperation to achieve the complete eradication of polio, a longstanding public health challenge in Pakistan.
Praise for flood relief operations
PM Shehbaz praised the Foundation’s relief operations during the 2022 floods, describing them as a lifeline for affected communities. He also commended the assistance provided in the recent floods, terming it as commendable and impactful.
Economic reforms and digitalisation efforts
PM Shehbaz went on to appreciate the Gates Foundation’s positive role in supporting economic reforms and digitalization initiatives in Pakistan. He highlighted that these contributions were helping the country progress in areas beyond health and humanitarian aid.
Joint commitment for future cooperation
The meeting concluded with both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bill Gates reiterating their commitment to continue joint cooperation. The partnership aims to further strengthen Pakistan’s health, humanitarian relief, and development efforts in the coming years.
