Mr. Rizwan Anwar, the Global Youth Ambassador to the United Nations, and Ms. Maha Jamil, a UN Youth Advocate, recently represented the Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) at the 22nd International Sustainability Conference held at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva.
During the conference, Mr. Anwar highlighted the significant role of Pakistan’s youth in driving social change and transformation. He emphasized that, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the Pakistani government is undertaking strategic initiatives to promote sustainable youth development. The PMYP is dedicated to advancing four critical areas: Education, Employment, Environment, and Engagement.
The conference brought together a diverse group of participants from around the globe, including representatives from the United Kingdom, United States, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, France, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Poland, Turkey, Azerbaijan, China, Korea, and Canada.
The international delegates praised the achievements of the Prime Minister Youth Programme. Notably, Commonwealth representatives supported the idea of adopting similar initiatives in other Commonwealth countries, given Pakistan’s leadership role in the Commonwealth Youth Ministers Task Force.
Senior officials from the United Nations also expressed their admiration for the successes of the PMYP. They acknowledged its potential as a model for global youth development and committed to supporting its promotion on an international scale. The conference underscored the program’s impact and the global recognition of Pakistan’s efforts in fostering sustainable youth development.
