ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of World Bank, Kristalina Georgieva was encouraged by the Pakistan government's efforts to strengthen the prospects of inclusive growth, WB Country Director Patchamuthu Illangovan said Wednesday
During a call on meeting with Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, WB Country Director said that the CEO was particularly encouraged by governments focus on energy reforms, financial inclusion, human development and social services.
According to press statement issued by the Finance Minister, Illangovan thanked Finance Minister for extending his hospitality to the Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, during her recent visit to Pakistan
He conveyed the CEO's appreciation to the minister and highlighted that the trip had provided her an opportunity to witness firsthand, the progress Pakistan has made in different sectors.
He said that she was particularly impressed to see the Tarbela Hydropower Expansion Project, Restoration of historic Walled city in Lahore and Sindh Education Programme.
On the occasion, the Finance Minister expressed his best wishes for the CEO and appreciated the cooperation and support extended by the World Bank to the Government of Pakistan in achieving the objectives of socio-economic development.
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