Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized the sustained on-ground engagement and senior-level involvement by international financial institutions to develop a deeper understanding of Pakistan’s evolving economic landscape.
He was talking to a delegation of Citibank led Country Officer Habib Yousuf, which called on him in Islamabad today.
The meeting provided an opportunity to engage on sovereign financing solutions and review potential avenues for cooperation between the government and Citibank.
The Finance Minister noted that Pakistan has historically been an important market for global banks. He underscored the need to build upon this legacy through consistent engagement, institutional commitment, and alignment with the country’s reform and financing priorities.
During the meeting, the Finance Ministry team shared a high-level assessment of prevailing market conditions and Pakistan’s external financing outlook.
The team briefed the Citibank delegation on the Government’s ongoing work on sovereign funding programs, including preparatory work on medium-term note structures, while noting that immediate focus remains on concluding priority transactions currently under process.
The Ministry highlighted recent positive portfolio inflows and noted that sustained, targeted engagement with institutional investors remains a priority.
It was conveyed to the Citibank that delegation that the government of Pakistan remains open to working with global financial institutions to support active investor outreach, including private placements and engagement with long-term investors.
Both sides agreed to maintain continued dialogue and explore avenues for closer cooperation.
The Citibank team reaffirmed openness to constructive engagement that supports Pakistan’s financing strategy and broader economic objectives.
