WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who is in the US to attend the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank, met with Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek.
During the meeting in Washington, Augrangzeb highlighted the strong and enduring ties between Pakistan and Turkiye.
In a statement from Pakistan’s Finance Division, Aurangzeb emphasized the significant potential for enhancing bilateral trade between the two nations. He acknowledged the historical and brotherly relationship and suggested that Pakistan could benefit from Turkiye’s experience in reforming its power sector.
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Aurangzeb encouraged Turkish businesses to explore joint ventures with Pakistani firms, believing this could boost economic cooperation and facilitate the exchange of best practices.
Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic collaboration, focusing on identifying new growth areas and strengthening their partnership across multiple sectors.
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