Balochistan CM Meets World Bank Country Director, Agrees to Expand Development Cooperation

Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti met Bolormaa Amgaabazar, the World Bank’s Country Director in Pakistan. The meeting discussed the province’s development, economic stability and prospects for development cooperation across various sectors. Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan was also present.

During the meeting, expanding cooperation in key sectors, including education, health, water supply and infrastructure, was considered. The prospects for partnership in ongoing and proposed development projects in the province were also reviewed.

The World Bank Country Director expressed interest in development cooperation in Balochistan and in prospects for joint work in various sectors.

Bugti said that sustainable development, economic stability and the provision of basic facilities to the public were among the provincial government’s key objectives. He said that Balochistan’s development was not merely the development of one province, but was fundamental to the economic progress and prosperity of all of Pakistan.

He said the provincial government was ensuring the best use of public resources through transparency in development projects, effective monitoring and a results-based strategy, so that the benefits of development reach people directly.

He said that accelerating development and meeting public needs required making cooperation with global development partners more effective and productive.

The Chief Minister said the provincial government welcomed meaningful partnerships with international institutions to advance projects in education, health, water supply and infrastructure. He added that creating a conducive environment for investment and development projects was among the government’s priorities. He said the government was promoting measures that boost economic activity, create new job opportunities and improve living standards, and that lasting and effective projects should be launched with international bodies to support the province’s economic growth and public prosperity.