Bangkok:Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in the 17th V20 Ministerial Dialogue on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Finance Minister appreciated the V20's support in developing Pakistan's Climate Prosperity Plan and identifying bankable projects to attract climate finance. He emphasized the importance of fiscal responsibility and the need to strengthen domestic and external buffers against climate challenges and geopolitical shocks.

He highlighted opportunities to mobilize green investment, referring to Pakistan's inaugural green Panda bond. Welcoming the proposed fund initiative, he stressed the importance of collective ownership, accountability and effective implementation.

The Finance Minister cautioned against initiatives remaining unimplemented, citing the Loss and Damage Fund, and reaffirmed Pakistan's support for advancing the V20's climate finance agenda.

Meanwhile Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. They discussed Pakistan's economic priorities and opportunities for cooperation.

The Finance Minister outlined progress in macroeconomic stabilization and emphasized the importance of preserving these gains through structural reforms and sustainable, export-led growth. He identified climate change and rapid population growth as major challenges, seeking technical support for disaster preparedness, early-warning systems and the development of bankable climate projects.

Discussions also covered digital skills and employment, sustainable finance, the energy transition and potential technical assistance for the State Bank of Pakistan.

The Finance Minister emphasized the importance of practical cooperation that translates policy analysis into actionable measures and measurable results.