Important meetings are going on during the visit of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to America, he met with US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lowe and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Miss Elizabeth Horst.
Regarding these meetings, a declaration has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, according to which the political determination to strengthen Pakistan-US relations was highlighted in the meetings.
According to the statement, during the meetings, emphasis was placed on alternative energy sources, agriculture, resilience against climate change and special focus on the tech industry.
The Finance Ministry statement said that the meeting also emphasized on upgrading the mutual economic partnership.
The statement said that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb briefed US officials on Pakistan’s reform agenda, which includes broadening the tax base.
The Ministry of Finance said in a statement that US officials were told that accelerating the process of privatization of public institutions is also part of the reform agenda. I identified opportunities for American investment.
According to the statement, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that Pakistan will work with US International Development Finance Corporation and EXIM Bank.
