Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Mr. Hiroshi Matano, Executive Vice President of MIGA, during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. The finance minister expressed appreciation for MIGA’s assistance on ongoing arbitration matters and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to protecting investor confidence while safeguarding national interests.
The minister welcomed MIGA’s proposal for a short-term trade finance facility and highlighted how MIGA trade finance could ensure uninterrupted access to critical imports such as food, fertilizer, energy and essential machinery. He stressed the need for timely implementation so that businesses and households do not face disruptions in supply chains that are vital to the economy.
Mr. Aurangzeb also acknowledged MIGA’s continued support for Pakistan’s power transmission and distribution sectors, noting that reliable energy infrastructure is central to both economic stability and investor confidence. He underlined the role of international partnerships in strengthening Pakistan’s capacity to attract and retain investment.
The meeting underscored Pakistan’s focus on economic diplomacy and pragmatic measures to stabilize imports and the power sector while maintaining a balance between investor protection and national priorities. Swift activation of the proposed facility, officials said, would provide near-term relief for essential sectors and reinforce confidence among international partners.
