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Pakistan to complete IMF program, Dar assured US

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar conducted a virtual meeting with Wally Adeye­mo to discuss the economic crisis and bilateral cooperation.

Islamabad, 1 March 2023 (GNP): As Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been unable to reach a staff level agreement, Pakistan approached the United States on Tuesday to discuss the economic crisis.

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar conducted a virtual meeting with Wally Adeye­mo, US Deputy Secretary of Treasury, at the Finance Division. The finance minister underlined deep-rooted good relations between the USA and Pakistan.

He appraised the US deputy secretary of the economic outlook of the country and emphasiZed that despite challenging economic conditions, the government is focusing on steering the economy towards stability and growth by introducing fundamental reforms in all sectors, including energy and the capital market.

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The Finance Minister also appraised him of the economic priorities of the administration to fix the economy to the proper route while honoring its international duties.

The finance minister informed him of the meetings held with the IMF Mission on the 9th review and highlighted that as finance minister, he had successfully finished the IMF program in the past and that the government is dedicated to completing the present plan.

Exchanging views on US-Pakistan bilateral relations, the finance minister conveyed the ambition of the government to extend and deepen its connections with the US in the trade, economic and investment sectors.

Wally Adeyemo underlined solid relations between Pakistan and the United States. He further expressed trust in the policies and programs of the Pakistani government for economic and financial stability.

He further extended his support and cooperation for sustainable economic development in Pakistan.

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