ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, US Ambassador Donald Blome had a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to talk about increasing US assistance and cooperation for Pakistan’s reform initiatives.
The talks focused on improving the country’s tax administration and investment climate, which is a top goal for Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Pakistan.
Ambassador Blome stressed that Pakistan’s cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to successfully finish its current Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) has the unwavering backing of the United States.
Blome underlined his commitment to extending US-Pakistan economic cooperation in areas of shared interest as well.
The previous day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Ambassador Blome convened to deliberate on an extensive array of matters significant to their bilateral rapport, encompassing US backing for ongoing economic restructuring, human rights, and regional safety.
Blome further emphasised the significance of the two nations’ common interests and the numerous chances to further these objectives, such as through high-level discussions and the Green Alliance framework.
Blome also emphasised US support for Pakistani economic reforms during a critical meeting with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday.
The US ambassador and PM Shehbaz met on Friday of last week to talk about how both nations may collaborate to advance climate change projects under the auspices of the US-Pakistan Green Alliance.
