Islamabad (TDI): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb received Natalie Baker, US Charge d’Affaires and Acting Ambassador to Pakistan, at the Finance Division on Friday.
The meeting focused on issues of mutual interest, including avenues for strengthening economic collaboration and increasing US investment in Pakistan’s priority sectors.
During the meeting, the Finance Minister briefed the diplomat on the government’s macroeconomic reform agenda, in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for structural reforms and export-led economic development.
He underlined key initiatives being undertaken to improve economic efficiency and ensure sustainable and inclusive development, including privatization, tax reforms, energy sector restructuring, and rightsizing of the federal government.
Natalie Baker appreciated Pakistan’s economic progress and its commitment to implementing necessary but tough structural reforms.
She acknowledged Pakistan’s resilience and the steps taken to strengthen the foundation for long-term economic stability.
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Baker reiterated the US commitment to further strengthen bilateral relationship with Pakistan, with a special emphasis on deepening economic collaboration and expanding investment opportunities.
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Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing economic relations and exploring new areas of cooperation to advance shared economic goals.
