Held here on Monday at the climate change and environmental coordination ministry, the meeting discussed at length on collaborative measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation further between Turkiye and Pakistan in the areas of forestry and climate change initiatives, with a particular emphasis on carbon credit projects.

During the meeting, both sides also agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in carbon credit-related projects and boost investment in such initiatives in the country by exploring and tapping into available global and regional climate finance avenues.
Both sides also talked over potential areas for collaboration to address pressing common environmental challenges, climate change risks and promote sustainable development. 

A key topic of the discussion was the potential for joint efforts in the development of carbon credit initiatives, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that would not only contribute to the global fight against climate change but also present investment opportunities to support the growth of climate finance in the region.

Ambassador Neziroglu expressed Turkiye’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts in combating climate change and stressed the importance of international cooperation in tackling global environmental issues. He highlighted that Turkiye is keen to work alongside Pakistan to strengthen their shared objectives and contribute to global sustainability goals.

Federal Minister Musadik Malik welcomed the proposal for collaboration, noting that Pakistan is facing significant climate challenges, particularly in the areas of deforestation, desertification, water scarcity and the need for climate adaptation. He particularly emphasised the importance of leveraging carbon credits as a means to attract investment, enhance climate finance, and ensure a sustainable future for the country.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to furthering bilateral cooperation on environmental issues, with plans to pursue joint projects in forestry management, reforestation, and other sustainable practices. The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue discussions and work toward actionable outcomes in the near future.

They also agreed to convene a joint online meeting after Eid holidays which will be attended by the top senior government representatives of environmental and climate change ministries of Pakistan and Turkiye to discuss such collaborative opportunities in waste management, circular economy and carbon credit sectors.

The federal minister Musadik Malik hoped, “The collaboration between Turkiye and Pakistan is expected to bring meaningful results in the fight against climate change, fostering long-term sustainable growth and development in both countries.”