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, says a
press release received here today from New York.
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.