Pakistan and China have discussed deeper financial cooperation, expanding access to international capital markets and advancing regional economic collaboration.

The discussion took place between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and his Chinese counterpart Lan Fo'an on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

During the meeting, Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan's progress towards macroeconomic stability and expressed appreciation for China's longstanding support, particularly during challenging economic circumstances.

The Chinese finance minister welcomed Pakistan's improving economic position and renewed access to global financial markets.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb also met with Deputy Director-General of the International Organization for Migration SungAh Lee on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Both sides discussed climate mobility, skills development and economic growth.

The meeting focused on strengthening disaster preparedness through early-warning systems and population movement data.

They also discussed aligning skills training with international labour demand and expanding safe and regular migration pathways.

Both sides also explored innovative climate financing and institutional capacity building to develop bankable projects.