ISLAMABAD, (APP): The government of Canada has announced
support for Prime Minister of Pakistan’s initiative for eradication
of polio from Pakistan with a pledge of C$ 40 million.
In a meeting with High Commissioner for Pakistan to Canada
Tariq Azim Khan, Minister for International Development, Department
of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada Marie Claude Bibeau
on Monday announced two polio eradication projects valuing Canadian
dollar 40 million to support the government of Pakistan’s National
Emergency Action Plan for polio eradication.
The projects would be implemented through the World Health
Organization (WHO) and UNICEF in collaboration with the government
of Pakistan.
Both sides also exchanged views on continuing bilateral
cooperation in development including climate change, clean
technologies and renewable energy sectors.
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Canada pledges C$ 40 million for polio eradication in Pakistan
