Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held meeting with Regional Vice President of the International Finance Corporation Hela Cheikhrouhou and her team in Washington.

The meeting explored cooperation in the areas of private sector reforms, energy transition, sound municipal finance and full employment.             

The meeting reviewed the progress on Diversified Payment Rights.

The Minister appreciated the lead role of IFC in raising 2.5 billion dollars in debt financing for Reko Diq Copper and Gold Mine Project in Balochistan.

He emphasized that benefits under the project should accrue to the local community as well.