Washington, D.C.: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Mr. Jonathan Greenstein, Deputy Under Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The meeting took place alongside the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026.

According to Press Information Department, the Finance Minister emphasized the recently achieved Staff-Level Agreement with the International Monetary Fund, underlining Pakistan’s dedication to its reform agenda. He also mentioned that Pakistan fulfilled its Eurobond payment obligation of USD 1.3 billion and stressed the government’s commitment to meeting future external financial obligations promptly.

The discussions also focused on the economic effects of the Middle East conflict, especially concerning remittances and Pakistan’s external sector. The Finance Minister informed the U.S. official about the strategies being implemented to manage the conflict’s impacts and the continued efforts to bolster foreign exchange reserves.

Both parties conveyed their desire to enhance economic collaboration and anticipated the development of a robust economic partnership, centered on mutual interests in regional stability and sustainable growth.