Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for the United States on Saturday to participate in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, scheduled from April 21 to April 26.
According to an official statement from the Ministry of Finance, the minister’s visit carries significant weight as Pakistan navigates a critical phase of its economic reform programme and seeks to secure future cooperation under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
During his visit, Aurangzeb is expected to hold high-level bilateral meetings with senior officials from both the IMF and World Bank. These discussions will center around Pakistan’s economic stabilization efforts, structural reforms, and the roadmap for sustainable growth.
In addition to his engagements with international financial institutions, Aurangzeb will meet with finance ministers and economic leaders from key partner nations including China, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. These meetings aim to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and attract support for Pakistan’s financial initiatives.
The finance minister’s US agenda also includes interactions with top-level representatives from the US State Department and the US Treasury. His meetings will extend to major global credit rating agencies, commercial banks, and investment firms, where he is likely to advocate for investor confidence in Pakistan’s economy.
Aurangzeb is scheduled to speak at several international investment forums and seminars, where he will present Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, highlight recent fiscal reforms, and promote opportunities for foreign direct investment (FDI).
A key highlight of the visit will be his participation in the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, a multilateral platform focused on integrating climate change considerations into economic and financial policies. Here, Aurangzeb will discuss climate financing strategies and Pakistan’s resilience-building efforts in the face of climate vulnerabilities.
This visit marks a crucial diplomatic and economic engagement for Pakistan, as the country seeks to secure stronger partnerships, increase global investor confidence, and push forward with its reform and climate agendas.
