He made the remarks during a farewell call by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya in Islamabad.
The prime minister appreciated Yahya’s contribution to strengthening Pakistan-UN cooperation and thanked the UN Country Team for its continued support for Pakistan’s development and humanitarian priorities, including climate resilience, sustainable development and disaster response.
Shehbaz Sharif also recalled the UN’s role in mobilising international assistance for Pakistan, particularly following the devastating 2022 floods.
He congratulated Mohamed Yahya on his appointment as Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), describing the appointment as recognition of his experience and commitment.
Yahya thanked the prime minister for the cooperation extended to him and the UN Country Team by the Government of Pakistan during his tenure.