Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Ms. SungAh Lee, Deputy Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss climate mobility, skills development and economic growth.
The meeting focused on strengthening disaster preparedness through early-warning systems and population movement data. Discussions explored aligning skills training with international labour demand and expanding safe and regular migration pathways.
The Finance Minister highlighted the economic contribution of overseas workers, the importance of formal remittance channels, and opportunities for productive investment. Both sides also explored innovative climate financing and institutional capacity building to develop bankable projects.