Pakistan, UNHCR Strengthen Engagement on Afghan Refugees and Displaced Communities

Ms. Noriko Takagi UNHCR Representative in Pakistan
  • Special Representative Mohammad Sadiq Holds Constructive Exchange on Refugee Protection and Sustainable Solutions

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Nations refugee agency are looking to strengthen cooperation on issues concerning Afghan refugees and displaced communities, with particular emphasis on protection, humanitarian assistance and sustainable solutions.

Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, held a constructive exchange with representatives of the relevant international community, focusing on the challenges affecting Afghan refugees and displaced populations.

The engagement provided an opportunity to discuss areas of mutual interest and explore ways to enhance coordination in addressing the humanitarian needs and protection concerns of affected communities.

Strengthening Humanitarian Cooperation

Ms. Noriko Takagi, the newly appointed UNHCR Representative in Pakistan expressed appreciation to Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq for his warm welcome and valuable exchange of views, highlighting the importance of continued engagement between Pakistan and international partners.

Both sides underscored the need for sustained cooperation to advance refugee protection, strengthen humanitarian responses and identify practical and lasting solutions for displaced communities.

Commitment to Protection and Sustainable Solutions

The engagement reflects the importance of constructive dialogue and international cooperation in addressing the complex challenges surrounding Afghan refugees and displaced populations.

Continued collaboration will remain essential to ensuring the dignity, protection and well-being of affected communities while supporting coordinated and sustainable humanitarian solutions.

BY: The Times Union