Pakistani delegation held important meeting with IMF mission in Washington

Pakistani delegation held important meeting with IMF mission in Washington

Washington: Pakistan has underscored its continued commitment with the IMFprogram.

The commitment was expressed by Minister for Planning and Development AhsanIqbal during a meeting with IMF’s Deputy Managing Director Antoniettee MSayeh in Washington.

Ahsan Iqbal said the government took difficult decisions as its priority isthe economic stability of Pakistan and lead it to socio-economicdevelopment.

The Minister expressed confidence that the IMF will give early approval tothe Staff Agreement. He also sought the IMF’s assistance to the country’sagriculture sector especially to mitigate the impact of climate change.

The IMF’s Deputy Managing Director assured that the international lenderwill continue to play its role to assist Pakistan in stabilizing itseconomy.