{"id":48821,"date":"2024-01-17T02:16:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T02:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/pm-holds-sideline-meetings-at-davos-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T02:16:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T02:16:06","slug":"pm-holds-sideline-meetings-at-davos-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/pm-holds-sideline-meetings-at-davos-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"PM holds sideline meetings at Davos | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday held several meetings on the sidelines of the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.<\/p>\n

The prime minister met US Presidential Special Envoy on Climate John Kerry. Both discussed the local and global impact of climate change during the meeting.<\/p>\n

The two leaders discussed the climate change-related challenges being faced by the developing countries.<\/p>\n

Later, PM Kakar met with the Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremsinghe. During the meeting, they discussed ways to promote trade and investment between the two countries.<\/p>\n

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Read more: PM arrives in Zurich to participate in WEF meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Moreover, during the meeting with Brian Sikes, Chief Executive Officer of Cargill Inc \u2014 the largest private American global food corporation \u2014 the prime minister emphasised the immediate need to realise the true potential of Pakistan\u2019s agricultural sector by scaling up investments in its modernisation and mechanisation for achieving food security.<\/p>\n

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The prime minister appreciated Cargil’s role in strengthening Pakistan-US trade relations and cooperation in the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n

He also highlighted the government’s initiatives for food security, especially the innovative initiatives in the agricultural sector under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).<\/p>\n

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Brian Sikes, CEO of Cargill Inc called on the Prime Minister today on the sidelines of the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Prime Minister emphasized the immediate need to realize the true potential of Pakistan\u2019s agricultural sector by\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/zoSOVnI2OM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) January 16, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Highlighting the government’s measures to promote business and investment, the premier talked about the establishment of the SIFC, its measures to promote foreign investment in various sectors in a short period of time, and its positive effects.<\/p>\n

Sikes lauded the facilities provided by the government of Pakistan for investment in various sectors, especially agriculture and food security.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the prime minister also met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the overall situation in the region, and reiterated their resolve to strengthen the bilateral relations.<\/p>\n

They also expressed concerns over the atrocities committed by Israel on innocent Palestinians, especially children and women.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n