Virtual dialogue aims to enhance engagement in fields of Climate Change and Science Diplomacy, says FO
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Pakistan held bilateral dialogue with the South Korea on Climate Change and Science to enhance cooperation and explore avenues to deal with climate crisis.
The first round of bilateral dialogue on Climate Change and Science was held between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a virtual format on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
The Pakistan side was led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General (United Nations).
The delegation of RoK was headed by the Director General (Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Scientific Affairs Bureau), Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ambassadors of Pakistan and RoK in the respective countries also attended the meeting.
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