ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will co-convene the first-ever Global Refugee Forum (GRF) in Geneva, commencing on December 17.The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Switzerland are co-hosting the GRF.Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and leaders from Costa Rica, Ethiopia and Germany, has been invited to co-convene the Forum in recognition of their exemplary role for the protection and well-being of refugees, says a statement issued by Prime Minister’s Office here.Imran will articulate Pakistan’s perspective, experience and contribution to the Afghan refugees.Co-convening of the GRF is recognition of Pakistan’s generosity, humanitarian leadership, and compassion of the people of Pakistan towards their Afghan brothers and sisters for the past 40 years.The prime minister, during his stay in Geneva, will also have bilateral interaction with his counterparts and with the UN leadership, and attend a luncheon hosted by the UN Secretary General.The Global Refugee Forum — the first major meeting on refugees of the 21st century — will be jointly hosted by the UNHCR and the government of Switzerland on 17-18 December 2019. The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, will also address the Forum.The Forum is expected to galvanize political support and solidarity and broaden the base of commitments from States, international organizations, private sectors and civil society to deal with the growing number of Refugee situations across the world.
12-17-2019, 07:02 AM
PM to co-convene Global Refugee Forum
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