The Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative received the President of AIIB Mr Jin Liqun and his delegation at the ministry on Tuesday. The Minister welcomed the delegation and said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relationship with the bank. He said that Pakistan has been a supporter of the institution from the beginning. He appreciated the assistance being provided by the bank to a number of development projects. The Minister said that Pakistan was among the early supporters of the AIIB. He told the delegation that energy, communication and water management projects are on the priority of the government. Apart from energy and infrastructure sectors, the government is focusing on tourism, SME, IT and housing sectors. These projects will be leveraged to uplift the socio-economic condition of the country. The Minister said that he looks forward to partnership in these areas. The President AIIB, lauded the commitment of the government for the emerging development needs of the country. He said that AIIB will continue to support the development initiatives by the Government of Pakistan. ****
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