ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will be the new head of the Group of 77 (G77) and ChinaGroup of Developing Countries in Geneva for 2018.
The charge was transferred by Ambassador James Alex Msekela of Tanzania toAmbassador Farukh Amil in the presence of United Nations (UN) Conference onTrade and Development (UNCTAD) secretary general Mukhisa Kituyi and otherUN officials.
The delegates, while speaking on the occasion, said that it was moreimportant than ever to stay united now in the face of threats to themultilateral system maintained by the UN.
Ambassador Amil, addressing the attendees, urged for the reinvigoration ofthe G77 and for the UNCTAD to address present-day challenges.
He also stressed on the need for developing countries to adapt to and focuson emerging technologies, as they have significant implications on theeconomic and social development.