Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a key meeting with Francis Brooke of the United States Department of the Treasury on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings in Washington.
During the meeting, the finance minister shared an overview of Pakistan’s macroeconomic stabilization, external debt management strategy, and plans to re-enter international capital markets.
He also highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan’s minerals and energy sectors, while briefing US officials on progress in digital and virtual asset regulation.
Both sides discussed expanding cooperation in areas including energy development, mineral resources, and strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing frameworks.
The finance minister emphasized the importance of continued US support for Pakistan’s programme with the International Monetary Fund, as the country moves closer to securing approval for its next review.
The meeting reflects Pakistan’s broader effort to strengthen international partnerships, attract investment, and stabilize its external position amid ongoing economic reforms.

