President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. PHOTO: Noticias Express/ Archive
ISLAMABAD:
President Asif Zardari will attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6, where he will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to working with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilize financing for social protection and green jobs initiatives.
The debate is being held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.
According to the President’s Secretariat, the summit will bring together global leaders and policymakers to discuss ways to promote social development, promote decent work and employment opportunities, as well as strengthen inclusive safety nets.
On the sidelines, President Zardari will hold important meetings with global and regional leaders, including the leaders of Qatar, as well as heads of important multilateral forums such as the United Nations and other international organizations.
It will underline Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive growth and social protection, with the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) at the center of efforts to reduce poverty and build resilience among vulnerable groups.
Pakistan’s willingness to pilot a Doha-aligned Employment and Social Protection Pact (2026-28) aimed at expanding coverage to informal workers, people with disabilities and children, while promoting decent work and green jobs, will also be highlighted.
The initiative aligns national plans with the Doha Political Declaration and global commitments on social protection and financing for development.
The President will underline Pakistan’s intention to work closely with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilize financing for social protection and green jobs through mechanisms such as the SDG Stimulus, social or climate debt swaps and South-South cooperation under the China Global Development Initiative.
