Bangkok: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, engaged in discussions with Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), during the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The conversation focused on Pakistan’s economic priorities and potential areas for collaboration.

According to Press Information Department, the Finance Minister highlighted the progress achieved in macroeconomic stabilization and stressed the necessity of sustaining these advancements through structural reforms and sustainable, export-driven growth strategies. He pinpointed climate change and rapid population growth as significant challenges, expressing a need for technical support in disaster preparedness, early-warning systems, and the creation of feasible climate projects.

The meeting also explored topics such as digital skills and employment, sustainable finance, the energy transition, and the possibility of technical assistance for the State Bank of Pakistan. The Finance Minister underscored the significance of practical cooperation that effectively transforms policy analysis into actionable steps and measurable outcomes.