Asad reaffirms govt commitment to fast track WB funded projects
Last updated on: 08 September,2020 08:12 pm
Asad Umar appreciated the support provided by the World Bank during the pandemic.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Tuesday said that the government is committed to expedite the projects being funded by the World Bank to continue the reform agenda.
The minister held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Country Director of the World Bank in Pakistan Najy Benhassine.
Asad Umar welcomed the Country Director and appreciated the strong working relationship between the government of Pakistan and the World Bank and appreciated the support provided by the World Bank during the pandemic.
While appreciating the contribution of World Bank in socio-economic development of Pakistan, he said that the government was committed to fast track projects which was funded by World Bank.
Najy Benhassine appreciated the Minister on government’s skillful handling of the COVID crisis which had resulted in containing the pandemic to a large extent.
He also said that the World Bank was supporting the government of Pakistan through COVID-19 emergency response projects to help the country prevent, detect and respond to the pandemic and strengthen public health preparedness.
Both sides reaffirmed to strengthen the relationship and remove bottlenecks in executing the development projects funded by the World Bank.
Asad Umer welcomes newly appointed country director WB in Pakistan
On the other hand, Asad Umar held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Country Director of the World Bank in Pakistan, Najy Benhassine.
Asad Umar welcomed the Country Director and appreciated the strong working relationship between the government of Pakistan and the World Bank.
Najy Benhassine appreciated the Minister on government’s skillful handling of the COVID crisis which had resulted in containing the pandemic to a large extent.
He said that the World Bank is supporting the government of Pakistan through COVID-19 emergency response projects to help the country prevent, detect and respond to the pandemic and strengthen public health preparedness.
Asad Umar appreciated the support provided by the World Bank during the pandemic. While appreciating the contribution of World Bank in socio-economic development of Pakistan, he said that the incumbent Government is committed to fast track various projects being funded by World Bank.
Both sides reaffirmed to strengthen the relationship and remove bottlenecks in executing the development projects funded by the World Bank.