Ishaq Dar extends gratitude to US for IMF deal closure

July 19, 2023 (MLN): Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday thanked the US administration and the US Department of Treasury for their role in the conclusion of the agreement with the IMF, said a press release issued on the same day.

The Finance Minister also apprised of the government's economic policies and programs to set the economy from stability to growth.

He further updated the US delegation on the talks held with the IMF and informed them of the GoP’s firm commitment to complete the SBA.

Brent Neiman, Deputy Under Secretary of the US Department of Treasury along with H.E. Mr. Donald Blome Ambassador of the United States of America to Pakistan called on Federal Minister Ishaq Dar at the Finance Division.

The deputy appreciated the steps taken by the government in implementing timely reforms in the fiscal as well as monetary policy.

He further stressed the continuity of these actions and policies in order to keep Pakistan on a positive economic trajectory.

Brent Neiman also highlighted the importance of economic and trade relations between the US and Pakistan.

Ishaq Dar warmly greeted Brent Neiman and highlighted the deep-rooted historic and durable bilateral relations with the United States on economic and trade fronts.

In response, Brent Neiman added that Pakistan has been a significant partner of the US global ties.

The deputy also appreciated the export potential of Pakistan and expressed the desire of the US to further strengthen ties with Pakistan, especially in terms of trade and finance.

Ishaq Dar appreciated the support and cooperation of the US and reiterated the government's desire to further deepen bilateral economic and trade ties with the US.

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