Finmin highlights Pakistan's IT, mineral and agriculture potential for collaboration with US
The meeting served as an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and to reaffirm the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.
Aurangzeb appreciated the continued US support for Pakistan's development and macroeconomic stability achieved over the past year and a half, according to the Pakistani finance ministry.
'Aurangzeb underscored the importance of the US as Pakistan's largest trading partner and highlighted Pakistan's keen interest in broadening bilateral cooperation beyond traditional sectors,' his ministry said.
'He specifically pointed to the promising potential in information technology, minerals and agriculture as avenues for mutually beneficial collaboration.'
The US is Pakistan's top export destination, with shipments totaling $5.44 billion in fiscal year 2023-2024, according to official data. From July 2024 to February 2025, exports rose 10 percent from a year earlier.
Both countries have been engaged in talks after Washington announced a 29 percent 'reciprocal tariff' on Pakistani exports in April. Islamabad said the move, paused in June for a 90-day period, may undercut its fragile, export-led recovery.
Recalling his visit to the US this month, Aurangzeb shared insights from his productive meetings with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington, noting 'encouraging progress' in deepening trade and economic ties between the two countries.
He also briefed Horst on Pakistan's recent macroeconomic indicators, including sovereign rating upgrades and renewed investor confidence, according to the Pakistani finance ministry.
The US chargé d'affaires appreciated the economic progress and the government's reform-driven approach, emphasizing the US commitment to strengthening economic and trade ties with Pakistan.
'She reiterated US support for continued economic and political stability in Pakistan, and expressed optimism for an enduring and robust business partnership between the two nations,' the Pakistani ministry said.
'The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to building on the momentum of current engagements to further deepen bilateral cooperation.'
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