Miftah Ismail expresses gratitude to ADB for persistence support

July 4, 2022 (MLN): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Miftah Ismail on Monday expressed gratitude to the ADB delegation for their persistent support and guaranteed them of full cooperation by the present government for the swift execution of the ongoing programs

He held a meeting with Country Director Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mr. Yong Ye at Finance Division today. Senior officers from Finance and ADB also participated in the meeting.

Finance Minister Mr. Miftah Ismail welcomed the delegation from ADB and acknowledged ADB’s facilitation in the continuation of reform programs for sustainable growth in Pakistan. The Finance Minister shared with the delegation about the currently undertaken budgetary and fiscal measures and apprised them of the targeted revenue and development goals for growing and sustaining the economic infrastructure. The Finance Minister apprised the delegation of the focus of the present government on effective structural reform measures for ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth in Pakistan.

Mr. Yong Ye, Country Director of ADB informed the Federal Minister about the progress in energy and social protection programs being carried out in Pakistan by ADB.

Regarding the Country Partnership Strategy for Pakistan 2021-25, it was shared that this strategy is in line with the vision of the government of Pakistan.

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July 4, 2022 (MLN): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Miftah Ismail on Monday expressed gratitude to the ADB delegation for their persistent support and guaranteed them of full cooperation by the present government for the swift execution of the ongoing programs

He held a meeting with Country Director Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mr. Yong Ye at Finance Division today. Senior officers from Finance and ADB also participated in the meeting.

Finance Minister Mr. Miftah Ismail welcomed the delegation from ADB and acknowledged ADB’s facilitation in the continuation of reform programs for sustainable growth in Pakistan. The Finance Minister shared with the delegation about the currently undertaken budgetary and fiscal measures and apprised them of the targeted revenue and development goals for growing and sustaining the economic infrastructure. The Finance Minister apprised the delegation of the focus of the present government on effective structural reform measures for ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth in Pakistan.

Mr. Yong Ye, Country Director of ADB informed the Federal Minister about the progress in energy and social protection programs being carried out in Pakistan by ADB.

Regarding the Country Partnership Strategy for Pakistan 2021-25, it was shared that this strategy is in line with the vision of the government of Pakistan.

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