PM Shehbaz, IMF Managing Director Hold Talks on Economic Stability and Growth
DAVOS : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Davos, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.
During the meeting, the prime minister briefed the IMF chief on Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators, ongoing stabilization measures, and progress on structural reforms. He highlighted the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, revenue mobilization, and the pursuit of sustainable economic growth.
Kristalina Georgieva acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s reform efforts, stressing the importance of maintaining reform momentum to secure long-term economic resilience.
Both sides also exchanged views on the global economic outlook, the challenges confronting emerging economies, and the role of multilateral support in safeguarding economic stability.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
