*ISLAMABAD, August 15, 2025* – Federal Minister for Finance MuhammadAurangzeb held a meeting today with United States Chargé d’Affaires NatalieBaker, during which both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengtheningbilateral trade and investment ties. Discussions focused on exploringdiverse avenues to enhance American investment in Pakistan and furtherdeepen economic cooperation between the two nations.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, Natalie Bakervisited the Finance Division in Islamabad where she met with FinanceMinister Aurangzeb. The meeting underscored mutual interest in advancingPakistan–US trade relations and identifying new strategies to encourageAmerican businesses to invest in various sectors of Pakistan’s economy.
During the talks, the two officials exchanged views on matters of mutualconcern, including ways to expand bilateral trade, boost Pakistan’s exportpotential, and facilitate investment flows. They also discussed Pakistan’songoing economic reforms and development initiatives that could create amore favorable environment for foreign investors.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb emphasized that Pakistan’s economy is now movingin the right direction, pointing to the recent credit rating upgrade byMoody’s as evidence of improved economic performance. He highlighted thatthe government’s tough but necessary structural reforms are beginning toyield positive results.
Read Top Stories
“Pakistan is keen to strengthen its trade ties with the United States andenhance its export growth,” Aurangzeb stated, expressing appreciation forAmerica’s continued economic and development assistance.
The meeting comes amid renewed efforts by Pakistan to attract foreigndirect investment, diversify its trade partners, and build a resilienteconomy through policy reforms, fiscal discipline, and strategicpartnerships with countries like the United States.