Finance minister discusses health, tax digitisation with Bill Gates in Davos

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday met Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, where the two discussed Pakistan’s reform agenda, public health priorities, and continued cooperation with the Gates Foundation.

According to the Finance Division, the meeting focused on Pakistan’s ongoing institutional reforms, polio eradication efforts, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration in support of sustainable development and capacity building.

The finance minister acknowledged the Gates Foundation’s longstanding engagement in Pakistan, particularly its role in polio eradication, and appreciated its continued support in addressing public health challenges and improving service delivery.

Gates briefed the finance minister on the Foundation’s current and future engagement in Pakistan and stressed the need for sustained efforts to eliminate polio.

Both sides discussed closer coordination with provincial governments and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of health initiatives, especially in high-risk areas.

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