Islamabad, December 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):H.E. Ms. Henny Fokel de Vries, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today. SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa and other senior officers from Finance Division participated in meeting.
The Finance Minister welcomed H.E. Ms. Henny Fokel de Vries and highlighted the bilateral, economic and historical relations between Pakistan and Kingdom of Netherland. The Finance Minister shared that the two have always enjoyed outstanding bilateral relations based on mutual respect, trust, and common interests.
The Finance Minister apprised the Ambassador of the Netherlands the on-going post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation projects being undertaken by the present government. It was also shared that present government is highly concerned about the uplift of masses and especially through financial inclusion.
H.E. Ms. Henny Fokel de Vries reciprocated same sentiments on bilateral relations between Kingdom of Netherlands and Pakistan. The Ambassador shared sympathetic sentiments on the huge level of economic losses faced by Pakistan due to floods and monsoon rains. She further shared that government of Netherland aims at enhancing the bilateral ties with Pakistan on various economic fronts as Pakistan being 5th largest country by population offers a great destination for investment.
The Finance Minister commended the investment proposals of Netherland and shared that provision of business friendly environment is the priority of present government. The Finance Minister further highlighted about multiple lucrative economic avenues present in Pakistan in which both countries can further deepen their economic relations. In conclusion, the Finance Minister and H.E. Ms. Henny Fokel de Vries exchanged thankful remarks to each other.
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