Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. They discussed Pakistan’s economic priorities and opportunities for cooperation.
The Finance Minister outlined progress in macroeconomic stabilization and emphasized the importance of preserving these gains through structural reforms and sustainable, export-led growth. He identified climate change and rapid population growth as major challenges, seeking technical support for disaster preparedness, early-warning systems and the development of bankable climate projects.
Discussions also covered digital skills and employment, sustainable finance, the energy transition and potential technical assistance for the State Bank of Pakistan.
The Finance Minister emphasized the importance of practical cooperation that translates policy analysis into actionable measures and measurable results.
