Pakistan Finance Minister Has 'productive' Talks With Top US Trade Officials

Faizan Hashmi Published July 19, 2025 | 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jul, 2025) A Pakistani delegation, led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a "productive" meeting with U.S Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer,in Washington, D.C,on Friday, according to a press release of the Pakistan embassy.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in enhancing trade and economic ties, a cornerstone of Pakistan-U.S bilateral relations.They reaffirmed their commitment to exploring opportunities to strengthen these ties in all possible areas of mutual benefit.

Finance Minister Aurangzeb emphasized that the U.S remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner and underscored his interest in expanding cooperation in both traditional and non-traditional sectors, including IT & tech sector, minerals and agriculture, to foster a mutually beneficial relationship.

Both parties expressed optimism that ongoing trade talks would yield positive outcomes, benefiting the economies of both countries.

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