NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session.
The meeting focused on Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms and their impact on the country’s economic stability.
Georgieva said she had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the UN General Assembly meetings.
In a statement shared on social media, the IMF chief said the two sides discussed Pakistan’s reform process.
IMF Chief Highlights Progress
Georgieva said strong implementation of reforms had helped Pakistan maintain economic stability.
She added that the reforms had also helped restore confidence in the economy.
According to Georgieva, the progress has supported Pakistan’s return to international financial markets.
She stressed the importance of continuing the reform process to support further economic growth.
Focus on Economic Stability
The IMF managing director said continued reforms could help strengthen Pakistan’s economic performance.
She also linked sustained reform efforts with improvements in living standards for the people of Pakistan.
The meeting comes as Pakistan continues to implement economic reforms under its broader engagement with the IMF.