Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Pakistan Donald Blomecalled on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad IshaqDar.
SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Finance and other senior officersfrom Finance Division participated in the meeting, said a press releaseissued here. The finance minister welcomed Donald Blome and highlighted thehistoric and durable bilateral relations with the United States on theeconomic and trade front.
The finance minister apprised the US Ambassador about the ongoingpost-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation projects being undertaken bythe present government. It was also shared that the present government washighly concerned about the well-being of the masses, therefore a number ofmeasures were being undertaken in this regard.
Both sides shared other matters of common interest as well during themeeting. Dar apprised the US ambassador about the government’scomprehensive and pragmatic plans in terms of revenues and expenditures formeeting its national as well as international financial obligations.
Donald Blome reciprocated the same sentiments on bilateral relationsbetween the United States of America and Pakistan.
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He acknowledged the huge level of economic losses being faced by Pakistandue to the flood crisis and shared that the US government stood withPakistan in such testing times. Ishaq Dar commended the support of theUnited States and stated that the US had always been a great supportPakistan during tough times.
The finance minister shared various economic avenues in which bothcountries can further deepen their economic relations.
In conclusion, the finance minister thanked Donald Blome for his support toPakistan
