DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has termed water crucial for the achievement of many of Pakistan’s goals, as he addressed the International Conference on the Implementation of the International Decade for Action “Water for Life” in Tajikistan, on Tuesday.
Nawaz Sharif said water is crucial for many of our goals from poverty eradication and cross-sectoral economic growth to environmental sustainability and food and energy security.
He said a balanced approach should be followed to ensure effective use of this source of life.
He said global demand for water is ever increasing. Urbanisation and climate change add to the complexities of the challenge.
Risks of flooding and drought due to climatic and other factors, threaten lives and livelihoods undermining sustainable economic growth and prosperity.
The Prime Minister said that Pakistan being host to some of world’s biggest glaciers and water stressed country; we have attached high importance to water related issues.
He said Pakistan has made steady progress in improving access to safe drinking water, in pursuance of the millennium development goals.
He said it is our fundamental priority in the water sector to expand existing infrastructure, improve governance and ensure efficient management and use of water resources.
Our Vision 2025 includes the objective of inclusive growth through water security, value addition, research, modernization and best practices of water management.
