Bangkok: Pakistan and China have engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening financial cooperation and enhancing access to international capital markets, as well as advancing regional economic collaboration. These talks took place between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and his Chinese counterpart Lan Fo’an during the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

According to Radio Pakistan, Finance Minister Aurangzeb emphasized Pakistan’s progress towards achieving macroeconomic stability and expressed gratitude for China’s ongoing support, particularly during challenging economic periods. The Chinese finance minister acknowledged Pakistan’s improving economic position and its renewed access to global financial markets.

Additionally, Finance Minister Aurangzeb met with SungAh Lee, the Deputy Director-General of the International Organization for Migration, at the same event. Discussions centered on climate mobility, skills development, and economic growth, with a focus on strengthening disaster preparedness through early-warning systems and population movement data. Both parties also explored aligning skills training with international labor demand and expanding safe and regular migration pathways. Innovative climate financing and institutional capacity building for developing bankable projects were also key topics of discussion.