US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Wednesday and congratulated him on securing loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Both held details discussion on a raft of issues including bilateral economic ties and the new loan agreement signed with IMF.

Ishaq Dar on this occasion briefed the American envoy about the government’s plan for economic reforms.

It may be mentioned here that Ishaq Dar and Donald Blome had held several meetings before the IMF loan deal.

The envoy expressed confidence in policies and programmes of the incumbent Pakistani government for bringing economic sustainability in the country.

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

The two sides exchanged views over areas of common interest and discussed ways to further enhance their existing bilateral relations. They also appreciated their deep-rooted historic and durable bilateral relations in economic and trade realms.  

On the occasion, the Finance Minister updated the Ambassador about the staff-level agreement with IMF and economic policies and priorities of the government to set the economy on the path from stability to growth.

He appreciated the support and cooperation of the United States and reiterated Pakistan's desire to further deepen bilateral economic and trade ties with the United States.

 

Reporter Waqas Azeem