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US treasury secretary welcomes Pakistan’s economic reforms, return to capital markets
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed Pakistan’s economic reforms and progress toward returning to international capital markets, emphasizing self-reliance and growth. The discussion included Pakistan’s efforts to stabilize its economy and address vulnerabilities, though the US did not address a $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility request. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to deepen bilateral economic cooperation and strategic projects.
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