World community fully affirmed PM’s plea for debt relief for poor states: Firdous

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Thursday said the plea of Prime Minister Imran Khan for the rights of the poor in developing countries had been fully heeded to by the rich world.

The world’s highest forums, including the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and G-20 countries had decided to provide debt relief to the poor states was welcoming amid the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic, she added in a tweet.

She said the COVID-19 had affected the economies around the world, but its social and economic impacts were far more severe in the developing countries. An effective response from the rich was the crucial requirement to protect the people of Third World from hunger and poverty, she added.

She said unconditional support and relief from the financial institutions and rich states was imperative for the developing countries to meet the current challenge and for their economic recovery, and the prime minister’s appeal in that regard showed his acumen, vision, foresightedness and leadership qualities.