The World Bank Country Director, Patchamuthu Illangovan called on Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar here on
Thursday.Mr. Illangovan expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and
hospitality extended to the World Bank President and said Dr. Jim Yong
Kim was highly impressed by the progress made by Pakistan in terms of
economic development during the last two years. He said that Dr. Kim has
asked the World Bank Country Office in Pakistan to work closely with
the Government for measures aimed at enhancing growth and increasing the
ease of doing business. He said the World Bank President had noted with
appreciation the way cooperative federalism works in Pakistan. The
World Bank team led by Dr. Kim had very useful interaction with the
Federal & Provincial authorities and the visit was regarded by the
Bank as very successful.
The Minister also discussed with the Country Director, the initiatives for improving nutrition and promoting alternate energy who reiterated the commitment of the World Bank to finance these initiatives.
Minister Dar also exchanged views with Mr. Illongovan regarding several ongoing Projects being financed by World Bank.
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