ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is scheduled to travel to Switzerland where he will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) beginning in Davos from Monday.
According to an official statement released in Islamabad, he will attend the forum’s annual meetings with state minister for foreign affairs Hina Rabbani Khar to present Pakistan’s perspective on significant international issues.
“The Foreign Minister and the Minister of State will participate in a number of WEF events on contemporary global and regional issues,” the foreign office said in the statement released on Friday. “The World Economic Forum annually brings together political and business leaders to identify pathways to overcome economic, social, and environmental challenges.”
The Davos forum has organized a number of events this year under the theme of “Cooperation in a Fragmented World.”
Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic engagements to enlist support of other countries since last year’s unprecedented monsoon rains that triggered flash floods and devastated much of the country.
The country is also facing tough economic challenges and has tried to secure external financing from friendly nations and global lending agencies.
“The Foreign Minister will share Pakistan’s perspective on economic and social impact of the evolving geopolitical realities, and challenges for the region’s security and stability,” the foreign office added. “He will highlight the developing world’s perspective on issues of climate change, food and energy security, and social vulnerabilities in times of high inflation, and slowing economic activity.”
The two Pakistani ministers are also scheduled to meet participating dignitaries, including political leaders, corporate executives, heads of international organizations, and leading media and civil society personalities.
