Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday apprised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation of the current economic outlook of the country, besides briefing about the recently concluded Standby Arrangement (SBA) with International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The finance minister welcomed the delegation and appreciated the valuable role of ADB in promoting sustainable development in Pakistan, said a press release issued here.
A delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Country Director Young Ye, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, here.
The SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Finance, and senior officers from the Finance Division and ADB team participated in the meeting.
The Finance Minister shared the reform priorities of the government in the areas of domestic revenue mobilization, energy sector reforms, and women-inclusive finance.
He said that timely implementation of the ongoing development projects funded by ADB was also discussed in the meeting.
The finance minister further reiterated the commitment of the government to fulfil all the international obligations well within time and expressed the commitment of the Government to complete the SBA.
Young Ye, appreciated the reforms and policy decisions introduced by the government in important economic sectors for achieving sustainable economic development. —APP
