Ishaq Dar Attends 75th Anniversary Of AFD In Paris

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 07th Dec, 2016 ) : Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Finance attended the closing session of the 75th Anniversary celebrations of French Agency for Development (AFD) hosted by the President of France, Francoise Hollande in Paris,today.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here said that amongst the dignitaries who attended the ceremony included the President of Guinea and Prime Minister of Haiti. Jean Marc Ayrault the French Foreign Minister, Finance Ministers from a number of countries, French parliamentarians, diplomats and members of the civil society also attended the ceremony.

French Agency for Development is a financial institution and main implementing agency for France's official development assistance for developing countries aiming to contribute to economic and social development in diverse geographical areas for improving the living conditions of the people.

Its programmes mainly focus on financing for energy efficiency and hydropower projects, adding value to Pakistan's efforts in tackling energy shortages in the country.