Pakistan elected as president of UN commission on trade and development

By Muhammad YaseenPublished On 04 Jan 2023

Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in Geneva, has been elected President of the 11th session of the Commission on Trade and Development, the Foreign Office said.

The Foreign Office said in a statement that the commission is one of the key constituents on the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) based in Geneva. The commission is an important platform to deliberate on key trade and development issues.

The presidency of Pakistan will provide an opportunity to share its experiences and to benefit from international best practices that help advance trade and development goals.

“The commission will consider reports on legal and policy aspects of trade, services, commodities, consumer protection and competition within the overall context of sustainable development,” it said, adding it will also consider progress in research and analysis, consensus building and technical cooperation and discuss ways to strengthen multilateral cooperation in the areas of trade and development.

“Election to lead the UNCTAD reflects recognition of Pakistan’s active engagement and its key role in the multilateral fora,” the Foreign Office said.