Pakistan’s Finance Minister Departs for Global Finance Conference in Spain

Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, left Islamabad on June 30, 2025, to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, scheduled from July 1 to 3, 2025. The conference gathers global leaders, policymakers, and development experts to discuss sustainable financing solutions for pressing economic challenges.

Aurangzeb will represent Pakistan in key sessions, focusing on innovative approaches to development finance. He is set to speak as the chief guest at a special session titled “Swapping Out Debt for Development: The DCS Financing Approach,” where he will share Pakistan’s views on transforming debt into opportunities for growth and the role of deposit protection mechanisms in supporting financial stability. Additionally, he will participate in a UNICEF-hosted side event, addressing sustainable financing for children and youth, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to inclusive economic policies.

The minister’s agenda includes meetings with international policymakers to strengthen financial cooperation and explore strategies for addressing global economic issues, such as debt management and SME financial inclusion. Recent posts on X highlight Aurangzeb’s role in co-chairing discussions on sustainable financing, reflecting Pakistan’s active engagement in shaping global economic policies. His participation underscores the country’s efforts to align with international frameworks while addressing domestic fiscal priorities.

This conference provides a platform for Pakistan to advocate for equitable financial systems and foster partnerships to support its economic reforms, building on Aurangzeb’s recent engagements with institutions like the IMF and World Bank.

Published in SouthAsianDesk, June 30th, 2025

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