Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has met with President and Chairman of the U.S. EXIM Bank John Jovanovic in Washington.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed expanding Pakistan-US economic and commercial cooperation, with a focus on financing long-term development projects and promoting trade in agricultural commodities.

The Finance Minister welcomed the U.S. EXIM Bank's proposal to develop a broader framework for priority projects.

They agreed to finalize the strategic framework for signing on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in September this year.