Islamabad, Feb 12: The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, met with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday to discuss key areas of mutual interest, including ongoing economic reforms, financial cooperation, and initiatives under the UK’s support programs in Pakistan. The meeting, which took place in Islamabad, underscored the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries, especially in areas critical to Pakistan’s economic stability and growth.
During the discussions, Senator Aurangzeb provided an update on Pakistan’s economic landscape, highlighting the government’s reform agenda aimed at stabilizing the macroeconomic situation. He emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline and steering the country toward export-led growth.
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The minister also acknowledged the vital role of international partnerships, particularly with the UK, in advancing Pakistan’s economic objectives. He lauded the ongoing UK-backed development and governance programs, which have provided critical support in improving public financial management and revenue mobilization.
Jane Marriott expressed the UK’s commitment to further strengthening its partnership with Pakistan, focusing on key areas such as public financial management, institutional transparency, and economic resilience.
She shared progress on the REMIT Programme, which has been instrumental in enhancing revenue generation and institutional efficiency in Pakistan. The British High Commissioner stressed the importance of continued collaboration to build Pakistan’s economic capacity, with a focus on sustainable growth and fiscal reform.
Minister Aurangzeb recognized the contributions of the REMIT Programme and reiterated the importance of sustained technical assistance and capacity-building efforts. Both parties agreed that continued cooperation would be crucial in enhancing economic stability and finding new opportunities for collaboration, particularly in areas that contribute to Pakistan’s long-term growth prospects.
The meeting reflected the shared commitment of both countries to advancing their economic ties and addressing the key challenges facing Pakistan’s economy. With a focus on strengthening fiscal and economic resilience, both sides expressed optimism for furthering the partnership and supporting Pakistan’s development goals in the coming years.
