Dar, US envoy discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation

Dar, US envoy discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation

Islamabad (Web Desk): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar and Ambassador of the United Stated (US) to Pakistan, Donald Blome on Wednesday exchanged views about areas of common interest and enhancing existing bilateral relations between the two countries.

According to statement issued by the finance ministry, the discussion was made during the call on meeting of US ambassador with the finance minister.

The finance minister appreciated the deep rooted historic and durable bilateral relations with the United States on economic and trade fronts.

He updated the US Ambassador about successfully reaching the staff level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and communicated about the economic policies and priorities of the government in order to set the economy on the path from stability to growth.

Dar appreciated the support and cooperation of the US and reiterated the desire of the government to further deepen bilateral economic and trade ties with the US.

On the occasion, Donald Blome expressed confidence in the policies and programmes of the government for bringing economic sustainability in the country.

The US envoy also extended his support to further promote bilateral economic, investment and trade relations between the two countries.