Pakistan, US Discuss Trade, Energy, Critical Minerals and Investment Cooperation in Bangkok
BANGKOK:Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with a US State Department official in Bangkok to discuss bilateral economic cooperation in trade, energy, critical minerals and investment.
According to an official statement, the meeting covered progress on a bilateral trade framework agreement and opportunities to diversify Pakistan’s energy sources by increasing imports from the United States.
The two sides also discussed anti-money laundering measures, efforts to prevent the financing of terrorism and progress on matters related to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Potential financing for development projects through the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States was also considered.
The meeting addressed cooperation on the Reko Diq project, including critical minerals, project security and opportunities for private-sector investment.
Both sides also reviewed matters related to the purchase and financing of Boeing aircraft, as well as regulatory approvals in the aviation sector.
Discussions further covered regulatory frameworks for digital assets and the potential use of tokenisation for remittances and Eurobonds.
During the meeting, Finance Minister Aurangzeb briefed the US official on Pakistan’s measures to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply and provide targeted relief to vulnerable segments of society.
The discussions reflected efforts by Pakistan and the United States to expand economic engagement and explore investment opportunities across strategic sectors.
