ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on June 24, 2025, at 8:30 PM (PST).
The meeting focused on reciprocal tariffs and broader economic cooperation.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with ongoing trade talks and agreed to finalize negotiations next week.
They also agreed to develop a long-term partnership covering strategic and investment interests.
The aim is to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual benefit.
Technical-level trade discussions will be wrapped up in the coming days.
Path to Economic Partnership
The dialogue emphasized meaningful engagement in trade and investment.
Both countries seek to deepen economic ties through structured collaboration.
Officials acknowledged the importance of swift resolution and mutual gain.
A new phase of strategic dialogue is expected to begin following the trade agreement.
This includes future frameworks for joint investment and sector-specific cooperation.
Confidence in Final Agreement
Both leaders expressed optimism about concluding the trade deal quickly.
The atmosphere of the meeting reflected strong diplomatic and commercial intent.
Pakistan and the US appear aligned on creating sustainable economic growth.
