Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Davos
On the sidelines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with IMF Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, discussing Pakistan’s improving economic indicators, progress on structural reforms, and the importance of sustained reform momentum for long-term economic stability.
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Davos : Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
Meeting of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with the Managing Director of IMF Ms. Kristalina Georgieva
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund today in Davos, Switzerland on the sidelines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.
The Prime Minister apprised the Managing Director of Pakistan’s improving macro-economic indicators, stabilization efforts, and progress on structural reforms. He underscored Pakistan’s commitment to fiscal discipline, revenue mobilization, and sustainable growth.
The IMF Managing Director acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s reform efforts and emphasized the importance of maintaining reform momentum to ensure long-term economic resilience.
Both sides exchanged views on the global economic outlook, challenges faced by emerging economies, and the importance of multilateral support in safeguarding economic stability.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
