Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held what officials described as a “productive” meeting with senior representatives of the United States Department of the Treasury in Washington, where both sides explored opportunities for cooperation in the energy and minerals sectors.
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The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings 2026, where global finance leaders are gathered to discuss pressing economic challenges. According to Pakistan’s finance ministry, discussions focused on strengthening economic ties and identifying new areas of collaboration between the two countries.
Finance Minister Meets Francis Brooke, U.S. Department of the Treasury, on Economic Cooperation
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a productive meeting with Mr. Francis Brooke, Deputy Secretary at the United States Department of the… pic.twitter.com/STyz7IrE1Q
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) April 18, 2026
During the talks, Muhammad Aurangzeb briefed US officials on Pakistan’s ongoing macroeconomic stabilization efforts, plans to re-enter international capital markets, and strategies for external debt management. He also highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan’s mineral resources and energy sector, which the government views as key drivers of future economic growth.
The two sides also discussed improving Pakistan’s anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework, alongside progress in digital and virtual asset regulation. Officials said these reforms are aimed at improving financial transparency and attracting foreign investment.
Finance Minister Participates in World Bank Roundtable on Digital Social Protection and Inclusion
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in a roundtable titled “Delivering Social Protection Digitally: Lessons and Innovations from… pic.twitter.com/s7VMLaMUlF
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) April 18, 2026
Aurangzeb reaffirmed the importance of continued engagement with the United States and underscored the value of US support for Pakistan’s ongoing IMF programme. He also emphasized Pakistan’s recent return to global capital markets, including the issuance of a Eurobond through private placement after a four-year gap, which he said reflected renewed investor confidence.
In addition to the Treasury meeting, the finance minister held discussions with international financial institutions, including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), where he reviewed ongoing infrastructure financing projects and future investment pipelines.
Finance Minister Meets AIIB President, Discusses Infrastructure Financing and Strategic Engagement
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a productive meeting with Ms. Zou Jiayi, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), on… pic.twitter.com/UZ4CWI63BN
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) April 18, 2026
He also participated in a policy roundtable on digital social protection, where he highlighted Pakistan’s experience in digital public infrastructure and welfare programme modernization.
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Officials say Aurangzeb is expected to attend more than 50 high-level meetings during his visit, focusing on strengthening economic partnerships and advancing Pakistan’s financial and development agenda.