Cairo: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to participate in the 11th Developing Countries (D-8) Summit. This year’s summit is themed “Investing in Youth and Supporting SMEs – Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy.”
During the summit, the prime minister will emphasize the importance of investing in youth and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to build a strong and inclusive economy. He will highlight Pakistan’s efforts to generate employment, foster innovation, and promote local entrepreneurship.
According to a press release from the PM’s Office, the premier will reiterate Pakistan’s commitment to the D-8’s founding principles and stress the need for enhanced cooperation among member countries in areas such as agriculture, food security, and tourism.
He will also participate in a Special Session of D-8 on the humanitarian crisis and reconstruction in the Middle East, where he will present Pakistan’s stance on the ongoing situation.
Additionally, Prime Minister Shehbaz is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with heads of state and government attending the summit.
Accompanying the prime minister are Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.