ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Spain have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The decision was made during a meeting between Spain’s Ambassador, Carlos Aragón, and Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, in Islamabad.
The two sides discussed a wide range of regional and global issues, with a particular focus on climate change, energy security, and sustainable development.
Dr. Malik highlighted the growing challenges posed by climate variability in Pakistan, noting that recent floods have underscored the urgent need for improved preparedness and preventive measures to mitigate future risks.
During the meeting, discussions also touched upon evolving geopolitical dynamics. The minister expressed concern over what he described as a global shift from multilateralism toward unilateralism, emphasizing that any weakening of long-standing international agreements could have serious implications for global cooperation.
Energy security emerged as another key area of discussion. Both sides stressed the importance of accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power, especially in light of ongoing global uncertainties affecting traditional energy supply chains.
Ambassador Aragón shared his impressions from a recent visit to Gilgit-Baltistan, praising the region’s natural beauty and the hospitality of its people.
The meeting also explored potential collaboration on Pakistan’s upcoming initiatives, including the Green University and Green Fields projects, aimed at promoting climate education and supporting green entrepreneurship.
Both Pakistan and Spain agreed to continue engagement and explore new avenues for cooperation in addressing shared environmental and economic challenges.
