US secretary of state discusses regional, economic issues with Sudan PM in phone call April 05, 2021
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken held on Monday talks with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Courtesy file photo
WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken held on Monday talks with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, according to the US Department of State.
The prime minister and the US secretary discussed US support for the civilian-led transitional government’s efforts to advance the peace process, address regional and economic issues, and promote political reforms, the spokesman of the US Department of State, Ned Price, said in a statement.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the reconstitution of Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to recommend macro-economic stabilisation measures and carry forward the reform agenda for robust and sustained economic growth.
The EAC shall be chaired by the prime minister. The minister for finance and revenue shall be the vice chairman. In the absence of the prime minister, the finance minister may chair the meeting. The EAC shall include private sector members as well as official members.
According to notification issued here by the Finance Division on Saturday, the prime minister has been pleased to reconstitute the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) with the composition, as PM will be the chairman while Finance Minister Hammad Azhar will be the vice-chairman of the high-profile forum, comprising 25 other members. The government did not appoint Shaukat Tarin as convenor of the Economic Advisory Council.
Addressing a briefing on Friday, Ministry spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the broad agenda of discussions will include bilateral ties with particular focus on economic cooperation between the two countries, reports Xinhua news agency.
Addressing a briefing on Friday, Ministry spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the broad agenda of discussions will include bilateral ties with particular focus on economic cooperation between the two countries, reports Xinhua news agency.
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