Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government is determined to pursue its reforms agenda to ensure permanence to the macro-economic stability achieved during the last fourteen months.

He was talking to the outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Mitsuhira Wada who called on him in Islamabad today.

During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest, particularly longstanding bilateral cooperation and shared values and perspectives on regional and global matters between Pakistan and Japan.

The Finance Minister acknowledged the significance of Japan's developmental and economic assistance and its vital role in helping Pakistan overcome economic challenges and strengthen its economy.

He said both nations have significant potential to strengthen their ties through increased exchanges in trade, culture, education and people-people interaction.