Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Ambassador Yon of the U.S. State Department on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand today.
During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral economic cooperation and reviewed progress towards a trade framework agreement and energy diversification through increased imports from the United States.
The Finance Minister also outlined measures to maintain fuel supplies and support vulnerable consumers.
Discussions covered AML/CFT arrangements, FATF follow-up and investment financing through the U.S. Development Finance Corporation and EXIM Bank.
The Finance Minister highlighted Reko Diq, cooperation on critical minerals, project security and opportunities to mobilize private investment.
The meeting also discussed Boeing aircraft acquisition and financing, aviation clearances, digital asset regulation and potential remittances and Eurobond tokenization applications.
Meanwhile, the Finance Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to structural reforms, fiscal discipline and sustainable export-led growth.
He was talking to a delegation of S&P Global Ratings on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand today.
The Finance Minister highlighted the successful September bond issuance, strong investor participation and progress under the IMF programme.
He briefed the agency on improved tax collections, reserve accumulation and reduced swap and forward liabilities.
He also outlined Pakistan’s ambition to enter the double-B rating category through sustained economic improvements.
Discussions covered agricultural income taxation, energy and food security, targeted relief and climate resilience.
The Finance Minister noted S&P’s emphasis on policy continuity, reform implementation, a lower interest burden and stronger external buffers as key rating considerations.
