Advisor on Finance, US Deputy Assistant Secretary Asia discuss economic matters

US Deputy Assistant Secretary Asia Robert Kaproth called on Advisor on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The meeting was also attended by US Ambassador Paul Jones, US Director for South and Southeast Asia Seth Bleiweis and Finance Secretary Naveed Kamran Baloch.

Advisor on Finance informed the visiting US delegation of the government measures to achieve the macro-economic stability and especially in reducing current account and trade deficits, revenue increase, stability in exchange rate, exemplary performance of the stock exchange and other economic achievements in recent months.

Robert Kaproth while appreciating the steps taken by Pakistan government for improving the economy expressed hope that macro-economic stability will be made more effective and sustainable through institutional reforms.

Source: Radio Pakistan