Overview

• Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb began his Washington schedule with a meeting with IFC regional vice president Riccardo Puliti.
• Both sides committed to steps to accelerate completion of Reko Diq financing, with the financial close still pending.
• Pakistan welcomed IFC’s plan for a regional office in Islamabad to deepen private‑sector investment under the 10‑year Country Partnership Framework.
• Aurangzeb also met IsDB President Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser to review ongoing projects, thank the bank for long‑term support, and urge faster implementation.
• IsDB’s board approved financing for two sections of the M‑6 motorway, as both parties signaled continued cooperation on polio efforts, oil financing, and a new Country Engagement Framework.