Finance Minister appreciates Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's cooperation in Pakistan
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has appreciated the role of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the health and social welfare sectors in Pakistan. He emphasized that the foundation's cooperation is of utmost importance for Pakistan, which is leading to improvements in the provision of basic facilities in the country.
During the meeting, the Finance Minister informed the foundation's representatives that the Government of Pakistan is committed to bringing reforms to the health sector. He stated that the foundation's assistance in polio eradication and child health has greatly helped Pakistan in achieving its goals.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation delegation expressed satisfaction with the ongoing development projects in Pakistan. The foundation assured that it would continue to work with Pakistan in the future to bring about positive changes in the lives of the people.
The objective of this cooperation is to address malnutrition in Pakistan and modernize the public health system. Both parties agreed that the use of digital technology could bring improvements in the fields of health and financial inclusion.
In conclusion, the Finance Minister thanked the foundation for its support and said that the government would support all such initiatives that prove helpful in the country's socio-economic development. This partnership is an important step for the future of Pakistan.