Islamabad: During the discussion, Ms. Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa of IFC reaffirmed strong commitment to Pakistan and expressed keen interest in supporting the country’s ongoing efforts in economic reform, investment facilitation, and privatization.
She emphasized that the delegation had arrived in Pakistan with a collaborative mindset, aiming to explore potential partnerships and assess the investment landscape through engagement with key government stakeholders.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today with a high-level team from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), headed by Ms. Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa, Global Director for Public-Private Partnerships and Corporate Finance Advisory at IFC. The meeting took place at the Finance Division in Islamabad.
IFC highlighted its global track record in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, transportation, and public finance.
The delegation underscored that its technical expertise and experience could be a valuable asset in assisting Pakistan’s development objectives.
They expressed a willingness to explore opportunities for both advisory and investment cooperation in areas aligned with Pakistan’s national priorities.
Welcoming the delegation, Finance Minister Aurangzeb appreciated IFC’s continued support and the organization’s role in offering technical and advisory assistance in a variety of sectors.
He noted that Pakistan had made significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, which now serves as a foundation for pursuing sustained, inclusive growth.
He acknowledged the fiscal pressures facing the country, particularly in balancing public finances with the need for expanded development spending.
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In this context, he emphasized the crucial role that global institutions like IFC can play, especially through public-private partnerships (PPPs), in delivering critical reforms and supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, and transport projects.
The Finance Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to creating a stable and investor-friendly environment to encourage international collaboration.
He welcomed IFC’s intention to deepen its engagement in Pakistan and stressed the importance of leveraging international expertise and funding to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.
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Concluding the meeting, the IFC team reiterated its readiness to collaborate closely with Pakistani stakeholders, offering a combination of advisory support and investment initiatives designed to promote long-term economic development and institutional strengthening.
