The
CEO expressed the commitment to continue to work with Pakistan and appreciated
the progress made by Pakistan in stabilizing the macroeconomic framework. Ms.
Kristalina Georgieva further expressed the commitment to continue to supporting
further reforms in Pakistan. She also appreciated the role of Pakistan in the
Indus Water Treaty. The CEO termed Pakistan's role in Indus Water Treaty as
positive and constructive, and said the World Bank was now finding out way to
move forward in the Treaty.
Prime
Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that Pakistan has no ambiguity on the terms
of the Treaty. We also want to remain engaged with World Bank to find a
mutually negotiated solution.
Prime
Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi thanked the CEO for World Bank's support in
Tarbela-4, Tarbela-5 and Dasu Hydropower Project. The Prime Minister also asked
for World Bank's support for Diamer Bhasha Dam which is critical to water
security needs of the country. We are prepared to work on some innovative
solutions like separating water and power components of the project, the Prime
Minister said.
The two
sides agreed to continue the engagements and cooperation.
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