PR No. 87
Islamabad: June 12, 2023

H.E Ms. Pang Chunxue, Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar greeted the Charge de Affairs for joining back after a break and extended good wishes to her. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar appreciated the deep rooted historical bilateral relations between Pakistan and China, and much-admired the Chinese support to Pakistan on multiple fronts. He also highlighted the need to deepen bilateral relations further in economic, trade, and financial sectors. The Finance Minster further updated the Charge de Affairs about the progress on talks with IMF on completion of 9th review. He further apprised her about the positive response of the various sectors of the economy on the Budget 2023-24, presented by the incumbent government despite difficult economic circumstances. Ms. Pang Chunxue reciprocated the sentiments and acknowledged the friendly relations between the two countries. She also assured of continuous support from Chinese Government to the people of Pakistan. The two sides discussed various avenues, available to both countries in order to enhance the existing cooperation to unprecedented levels. In conclusion, Finance Minister Mr. Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude to Ms. Pang Chunxue, Charge’d Affairs for the support and cooperation Pakistan has been receiving from the leadership in Beijing.

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