Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has called for stronger global cooperation, climate justice, and reforms to the international financial system to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

He was addressing the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council in New York.

The Minister reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. He added that the government's economic reforms over the past two years have restored macroeconomic stability and strengthened confidence in the economy.

Highlighting Pakistan's vulnerability to climate change, Ahsan Iqbal said the devastating floods of 2022 and 2025 underscored the urgent need for climate resilience. He emphasized Pakistan's commitment to ecosystem restoration, water security, clean energy, and climate-resilient development.

Referring to the Indus Waters Treaty, he stressed that its unilateral suspension threatens the water security and livelihoods of 240 million Pakistanis and undermines international treaty obligations.

Calling for renewed global partnership, the Minister urged reforms to the international financial architecture, greater access to concessional finance, fulfillment of climate finance commitments, and innovative financing mechanisms to help developing countries build resilience.