Titumur meets Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb to explore economic partnership and exchange reform experiences
DHAKA, November 3: Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation as the two countries seek to strengthen economic ties and address shared development challenges.
A high-level Bangladeshi delegation, led by Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashid Al Mahmud Titumir, held a meeting with Pakistan's Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division in Islamabad on Monday.
Aurangzeb welcomed the delegation and stressed the importance of strengthening economic engagement and institutional cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on mutual economic interests, shared development priorities and the challenges facing developing economies amid an evolving global economic environment.
Discussions covered macroeconomic stability, economic reforms, fiscal management, investment promotion and measures to strengthen economic resilience.
Aurangzeb shared Pakistan's experience in pursuing macroeconomic stabilisation and structural reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, improving economic fundamentals and creating a favourable environment for private sector investment.
He also highlighted the importance of prudent debt management, financial sector development and sustained reforms in supporting long-term economic growth.
Titumur outlined Bangladesh's economic priorities and reform initiatives, particularly efforts to attract investment, accelerate industrial development and generate employment.
Both sides recognised the importance of exchanging experiences and best practices to address common economic challenges and advance their respective development objectives.
The meeting also explored opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment, deepen industrial cooperation and improve connectivity, signalling renewed interest in strengthening economic engagement between Dhaka and Islamabad.
