Prime Minister Imran Khan has invited Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to explore projects in power generation, transmission, transport, and water supply sectors.

Talking to AIIB President Jin Liqun in Beijing on Friday, he underscored that several cooperation opportunities existed in these areas.

The Prime Minister said his government has prioritized economic revival and structural reforms and is also making all-out efforts for poverty alleviation.

He said, being a founding member of the AIIB, Pakistan fully supports Bank’s mission. The AIIB had achieved good results in a very short span of time since its establishment in 2016 and was financing projects in Pakistan. Pakistan looks forward to strengthening its cooperation with the AIIB.

AIIB President the bank is committed to playing its role in Pakistan’s economic development, while upholding the shared principles of openness transparency, independence and accountability. It was also agreed to expedite disbursements for projects in the pipeline.