ISLAMABAD: US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Alice G Wells called on Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Miftah Ismail here on Monday.
They discussed Pak-US ties with a focus on economic cooperation. The overall security situation in the region also came under discussion.
Adviser Miftah Ismail welcomed Wells and said that such bilateral visits enhance understanding of each other’s point of view on important issues. He also shared with her the current state of economy and said that the growth momentum generated during the last four years is likely to continue during the current year and beyond.
Ambassador Wells apprised the minister of her interaction with US businesses operating in Pakistan and said that they see a lot of potential in Pakistan’s economy.
US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance were present on the occasion.
