Aurangzeb, Donald Lu discuss Pakistan’s reform agenda

During a high-level meeting between Assistant Secretary Donald Lu of the US State Department and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s reform agenda was discussed.
During the meeting at the World Bank offices in Washington, the two dignitaries discussed privatisation, streamlining the energy sector, and expanding the revenue base.
Ambassador Lu underlined Washington’s commitment to strengthening connections between the US and Pakistan during the meeting, accompanied by Elizabeth Horst, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the State Department.
Aurangzeb has been holding informal discussions with US top officials while he is in Washington for talks with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding a potential fresh bailout package.
The US official and Aurangzeb concentrated on strengthening business ties.