Iran: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed confidence that Pakistan will continue to meet all its external obligations in a timely manner. He made the remarks at the J.P. Morgan Investment Seminar titled "Pakistan: Economic and Monetary Policy Outlook," held in Washington D.C.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Finance Minister highlighted the financial support committed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a key factor in strengthening the country's external position. Additionally, Aurangzeb briefed investors on progress towards Pakistan's inaugural Panda bond issuance, which is part of the government's broader strategy to diversify financing sources and deepen engagement with international capital markets.
Meanwhile, Aurangzeb held a constructive meeting with representatives of Moody's in Washington D.C. He briefed Moody's on Pakistan's external financing position, noting that the country has successfully met its Eurobond repayment obligations and continues to honour all creditor commitments on schedule. The Finance Minister outlined Pakistan's medium-term strategy to re-access international capital markets, identifying key instruments under active preparation, including a Eurobond and a dollar-settled rupee-linked bond, as part of efforts to diversify financing sources.