ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Benjamin Black, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), to discuss strategic initiatives, priorities, and upcoming projects in Pakistan.
The meeting took place in Washington, with DFC’s Head of Investments, Conor Coleman, and senior agency officials in attendance.
Prime Minister Sharif praised DFC’s pivotal role in strengthening economic partnership between Pakistan and the United States. He highlighted DFC’s contribution to boosting joint projects between private sectors, creating jobs, and increasing productive capacity.
The Prime Minister emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to sound macroeconomic fundamentals, structural reforms, and an investment-friendly environment. He invited DFC to expand financing in energy, mining and minerals, agriculture, and IT projects.
He also commended DFC’s portfolio of over $1 billion and stressed the alignment of both countries’ economic priorities, which offer mutually beneficial opportunities for business collaboration.
Prime Minister Sharif extended an invitation to DFC to participate in the upcoming Minerals Conference in Islamabad in April.
Benjamin Black briefed the Prime Minister on DFC’s strategic initiatives, priorities, and planned projects in Pakistan. He expressed interest in increasing DFC’s investment in the country and reaffirmed DFC’s readiness to support economic growth in partner nations.
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The Prime Minister invited Black to visit Pakistan soon to explore mutually beneficial investment opportunities across sectors of shared interest.
