Islamabad: Donald Blome, Ambassador of the United Stated of America to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division here on Friday.
According to a press release issued here, Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar extended warm welcome to the Ambassador and stated long-term, broad-based and multi- dimensional relationship between Pakistan and the United States.
He also briefed the Ambassador about devastations caused by the recent floods in Pakistan. The finance minister further highlighted the economic agenda and policies of the government with aim to bring about economic and fiscal stability, the press release added.
Ishaq Dar added that attracting the U.S. foreign investment in different sectors of Pakistan’s economy is the government’s top priority and present government is focusing on creating a business-friendly environment for foreign investors. H.E. Mr. Donald Blome, the Ambassador felicitated the Minister on assuming the charge of Finance Ministry. He also extended sympathy on the destruction caused by the floods and support of his govt.
The Ambassador further underscored that both countries enjoy good relations and expressed confidence on the policies and programmes of the government. He extended his support to further promote bilateral economic, investment and trade relations between both the countries. The Minister thanked the US Ambassador and reiterated the desire of the present government to further deepen bilateral trade and investment ties with the USA.
