Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has hailed Pakistan’s election as the chairman of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) as a major diplomatic milestone, stating the development will amplify the nation's influence in global economic governance.
Following the announcement, Prime Minister Shehbaz lauded Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and his finance ministry team for their diplomatic efforts and professional competence during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
The prime minister noted that securing the leadership role provides emerging economies with an influential platform. Through this chairmanship, Pakistan intends to advocate for critical international financial system reforms, secure fairer financial backing to tackle climate change, and promote sustainable growth opportunities for developing countries.
