Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed from Islamabad on Monday for Seville, Spain, where he will take part in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), scheduled from July 1 to 3, 2025, according to a statement from the finance ministry.
This major global gathering will bring together heads of state, policymakers, and development experts to discuss innovative and sustainable financial strategies aimed at accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially for developing and emerging economies.
During his visit, Aurangzeb will represent Pakistan in the main conference sessions and several high-level side events. On July 1, he is set to co-chair a multi-stakeholder roundtable on “Leveraging Private Business and Finance” and deliver a keynote speech at the International Business Forum (IBF) Policy Dialogue titled “Accelerating EMDEs Investment: The Role of Credit Ratings.”
He will also speak in the general debate of the conference and join a roundtable discussion on “Revitalising International Development Cooperation.”
As part of a side event hosted by UNICEF, the minister will address the topic “Driving Capital Towards Children and Young People: A Dialogue on Innovative and Sustainable Financing for Children.”
Aurangzeb will additionally participate as chief guest in a special session called “Swapping Out Debt for Development: The DCS Financing Approach,” where he will present Pakistan’s views on debt transformation and discuss the role of deposit protection mechanisms in supporting development finance.
Moreover, he is scheduled to join a panel at an IBF side event focused on “Scaling Up SME Finance,” where discussions will center on improving financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Beyond these conference engagements, the finance minister will also hold bilateral meetings with influential global figures, including International Chamber of Commerce Secretary-General John WH Denton AO and the Vice Minister for Development of the Netherlands, Steven Collet.
According to the ministry’s statement, Aurangzeb’s participation at FFD4 highlights Pakistan’s dedication to advancing innovative financial solutions, deepening international cooperation, and strengthening the country’s role in global development dialogue.
