Govt focusing on macro-economic reforms to attract foreign investment: PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said his government is focusing on macro-economic reforms to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment.

He said this while talking to United States Ambassador Donald Blome,who called him in Islamabad on Friday.

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction on the present state of bilateral relations. He emphasized the need to maintain the positive momentum by regular convening of existing dialogue mechanisms, focused on trade, investment, energy, health, defence, education, agriculture and climate change.

In this regard, he also highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council that has been established to fast-track foreign investments in priority sectors in Pakistan.

A number of issues of bilateral and regional significance were also discussed during the meeting. These include situation in Gaza and the Red Sea, developments in Afghanistan, as well as the case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, which was raised forcefully by the Prime Minister.

While congratulating the Prime Minister on his re-election, Donald Blome said the United States considers Pakistan an important partner and hopes to work with the government to build stronger ties between the two countries.