Her Excellency Ms. Angela P. Aggeler, Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Miftah Ismail, at the Finance Division today. Secretary Finance and senior officers attended the meeting.
Finance Minister Mr. Miftah Ismail extended warm welcome to Ms. Angela Aggeler and said that Pakistan and the US enjoy long-term, broad-based and multi- dimensional relationship.
The Finance Minister further highlighted the economic agenda and policies of the new government with aim to bring about economic and fiscal stability. He said that attracting the U.S. foreign investment in different sectors of Pakistan’s economy is the government’s top priority and present government is focusing on creating a business friendly environment for foreign investors.
Ms. Angela P. Aggeler, Charge d’ Affaires congratulated the Finance Minister on assuming the office and extended full support of the US Government and its people to the Government of Pakistan. She further underscored that both countries enjoy good relations and extended her support to further promote bilateral economic relations.
The Finance Minister thanked Ms. Angela P. Aggeler, Charge d’ Affaires and reiterated the desire of the present government to further deepen bilateral trade and investment ties with the USA.
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