Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their commitment to fortifying their bilateral ties and increasing trade volume.
The reiteration during a call on meeting between the Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and a Turkish team led by Trade Minister Prof. Dr. Omer Bolat, a press statement issued here read.
Muhammad Aurangzeb warmly welcomed the Turkish delegation and emphasised the robust and longstanding brotherly relationship between the two nations, which has the potential for further bilateral economic and trade development.
In addition to giving an update on Pakistan’s strengthening economic fundamentals—which include a stable currency, foreign exchange reserves of more than $9 billion, and lowering inflation rates—the finance minister also emphasized the importance of the historical and cultural links between Pakistan and Turkiye.
Muhammad Aurangzaib also described current reforms in the energy sector, state-owned firms, and taxation. He also told Minister Bolat on a recent Staff Level Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which aims to ensure long-term stability.