Ishaq Dar, Chinese envoy discuss ways to enhance economic and financial ties

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong called on Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division on Friday.

They discussed enhancing bilateral relations in economic and financial sectors between both the countries. It was highlighted that both countries have historic and strong bilateral ties in various economic sectors.

The minister warmly welcomed the ambassador and shared the deep-rooted and brotherly relations between Pakistan and China.

He highlighted the repercussions of unprecedented floods faced by Pakistan which have largely impacted the infrastructure, agriculture, lives and properties of the people. He appreciated support given by the Chinese government during these testing times and shared that government is taking various measures to ease the life of masses by ensuring fiscal and monetary stability.

The Chinese ambassador assured government's sustained support to Pakistan in hour of need and shared that China stands with people of Pakistan in these hard times. He also thanked the government for giving facilitation to Chinese projects in Pakistan. In the concluding remarks, Finance Minister Mr. Ishaq Dar thanked the Chinese Ambassador for continuous assistance and support.

SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Finance and other senior officers of Finance Division attended the meeting.