Muizzu has to navigate the split power, for the MDP still has the majority in the parliament. [...] Countries urged for the full implementation of the Paris Agreement and the disbursement of the USD 100 billion pledged in COP27. [...] To this, Bangladesh proposed including a special’ disaster clause’ in all lending instruments; the Maldives suggested the early adoption and use of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index to assess the eligibility criteria in providing concessional loans and grants; and Pakistan pressed for implementation of the ‘SDG stimulus’ and the re-channeling of unused Special Drawing Rights for development. [...] India even cited the example of the admittance of the African Union to the G20 under its leadership and that such a step should ‘inspire the UN.’ 10 South Asia Bulletin (SAB) Vol 2 Issue 2 On the contrary, Pakistan vehemently opposed the addition of permanent members to the UNSC, noting that ‘adding additional permanent members to the Security Council will further erode its credibility and legitim. [...] The member states also unequivocally opposed the misuse of political influence in making policy decisions and called for countries to work jointly to maintain cooperation and harmony and focus on the economic agendas to achieve the 2030 Agenda and place the SDGs on track.
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