Pakistan

Govt’s reforms yielding results, PM tells China EXIM Bank chief

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the reform measures taken by his government had started yielding results in form of successfully tapered food inflation, reduced current account deficit, and public debt down to a more sustainable level.

The prime minister, talking to Chairman of China Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Dr Wu Fulin, highlighted his government’s reform agenda focused on governance, taxation, and ease of doing business to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

He appreciated the EXIM Bank’s continued support for the modernisation of industries, agriculture and IT sectors of Pakistan.

He also discussed the possible role of the China EXIM Bank in financing Pakistan-China joint venture projects and trade financing as part of efforts to boost Pakistan’s exports to international markets, the official news agency reported.

The EXIM Bank chairman underscored the critical role of economic and financial cooperation under CPEC Phase II and China EXIM Bank’s strategic partnership with Pakistan and support to advance sustainable development under the concept of ‘shared prosperity’.

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