Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is ready to contribute to the collective endeavours of the Commonwealth of Nations for development of the youth.                   

He said this in a video message on Saturday, to the ongoing Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministerial Meeting at Kigali, Rwanda.                                       

The Prime Minister said more than 60 percent of the total population of commonwealth countries comprises of youth and Pakistan will play its role in decreasing digital divide and promoting literacy and skills among the commonwealth youth.         

He termed digital transformation as the key to achieve innovative, sustainable and comprehensive growth.

Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan will host 10th conference of Commonwealth Youth Affairs Ministers in Islamabad in January next year.               

He extended invitation to the ministers of all commonwealth countries to visit and explore the diversity and beauty of Pakistan.                               

He felicitated President of Rwanda Paul Kagame for hosting the Foreign Ministerial Meeting and expressed the hope that the multilateral forum will have positive impacts on the common values and aspirations of Commonwealth.