Schofer extends support to advance economic, trade relations
In a meeting with US Embassy Charge’d Affaires Andrew Schofer, Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reiterated the federal government’s commitment to the International Monetary Fund programme.
During the meeting at the Finance Division, the finance minister informed Schofer about the ongoing IMF programme and assured him that the coalition government “is committed to completing the programme”, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance.
In response, the statement said, Schofer voiced his confidence in Pakistan’s policies and programmes for economic stability and extended his support to advance the existing economic and trade relations between the two states.
The finance minister apprised the American diplomat about the economic situation and discussed the current challenges it was facing.
He further communicated about the difficult policy decisions recently being taken by the government with the aim of stabilising and subsequently boosting the economy, ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth.
During the meeting, Schofer and Dar also exchanged views on “remarkable bilateral relations held with the United States on economic and trade fronts”.
Dar thanked the US charge’d affaires and reiterated the government’s desire to expand bilateral trade and investment ties with the US.
