Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated China’s support in Pakistan’s engagements with the International Monetary Fund during talks in Washington. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026. The discussions matter as Pakistan seeks continued financial stability and external support.
Aurangzeb met Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an and other senior officials during the visit. He thanked China for its long-standing support in multilateral financial institutions. Moreover, he highlighted China’s constructive role in Pakistan’s IMF programme engagements.
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The minister briefed Chinese officials on Pakistan’s progress under the IMF Extended Fund Facility. He noted the successful staff-level agreement for the third review and expected board approval in May. Additionally, he discussed progress on Pakistan’s upcoming Panda bond issuance.
Finance Minister Meets Chinese Finance Minister, Reaffirms Strategic Partnership and Economic Cooperation
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held an important meeting with H.E. Mr. Lan Fo’an, Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of… pic.twitter.com/NfZTOB3jfG
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) April 17, 2026
Aurangzeb also met People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng to discuss financial cooperation. He requested faster approvals for bond-related processes to support market access. Furthermore, both sides discussed strengthening long-term economic and financial cooperation.
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Separately, the finance minister held talks with global credit rating agency Moody’s and investors. He outlined Pakistan’s external financing position and repayment discipline on international obligations. Analysts say these engagements reflect Pakistan’s efforts to restore investor confidence and expand global capital market access.