Dar attends 75th anniversary of AFD in Paris

Meets Prince Karim Aga Khan; praises his contributions to social uplift in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar attended the closing session of the 75th Anniversary celebrations of French Agency for Development (AFD) hosted by the President of France Francoise Hollande in Paris Wednesday.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here said that amongst the dignitaries who attended the ceremony included the President of Guinea and Prime Minister of Haiti. Jean Marc Ayrault, the French Foreign Minister, finance ministers from a number of countries, French parliamentarians, diplomats and members of the civil society also attended the ceremony.  The AFD is a financial institution and main implementing agency for France’s official development assistance for developing countries aiming to contribute to economic and social development in diverse geographical areas for improving the living conditions of the people.

Its programmes mainly focus on financing for energy, efficiency and hydropower projects, adding value to Pakistan‘s efforts in tackling energy shortages in the country. Meanwhile, Senator Ishaq Dar met His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan on the sidelines of the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the French agency for Development in Paris Wednesday.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here Wednesday said that the minister expressed good wishes to Prince Karim Aga Khan and said that the government and people of Pakistan acknowledged the contributions of his highness in the social development sector with particular reference to Pakistan.

Prince Karim Aga Khan conveyed his best wishes to the finance minister for the well being and prosperity of the people of Pakistan.