Saudi Arabia stresses need to address climate change-related proposals within UN framework – Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia stresses need to address climate change-related proposals within UN framework – Saudi Gazette

Saudi Gazette Report

GENEVA — Saudi Arabia affirmed that any proposals related to climate change must be addressed within the framework of the United Nations Climate Change Agreement and the Paris Agreement.

The Kingdom also reiterated its solidarity and standing by the people and government of Pakistan in overcoming the effects of the devastating floods that resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and massive damage to properties and infrastructure.

This was stated by Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Majed, permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations.

He was addressing a high-level partners’ conference, co-hosted by the United Nations and the government of Pakistan, in Geneva on Monday to discuss Pakistan’s financial needs and strategy for a resilient recovery.

Abdul Mohsen said that the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan shows that the developing countries are the worst victims of disasters resulting from the effects of climate change.

“This emphasizes the importance of countries to assume their responsibilities in accordance with the principles, mechanisms and commitments agreed upon within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.

“The Kingdom confirms in this context that any proposal related to climate change must be addressed within the framework of the aforementioned agreements,” he said.

Abdul Mohsen