Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with UN Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina J. Mohammed on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, to review development financing, debt and climate resilience.
The Finance Minister discussed strengthening the Borrowers’ Forum through peer learning, continuity in governance and an effective virtual Secretariat. He emphasized a stronger Global South voice and more responsive international financial institutions.
Both sides stressed adequate financing for the Sustainable Development Goals, poverty reduction, social protection and decent jobs. Discussions also covered climate financing gaps, simpler access to funds and stronger capacity to prepare bankable projects.
The Finance Minister further highlighted local currency financing to reduce exchange rate risks, alongside accountable domestic policymaking. He thanked Ms. Amina for appreciating Pakistan’s mediation efforts in the recent US–Iran crisis.
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