巴基斯坦财政与收入部部长、参议员穆罕默德·奥朗则布表示，巴基斯坦首次发行熊猫债，是该国金融领域的突破性举措。这一举措让巴基斯坦首次得以进入全球规模第二、深度第二的资本市场，开启了巴中经济合作新篇章。

周六发布的一份声明称，在北京熊猫债正式发行仪式结束后，这位财政部长接受中国环球电视网（CGTN）采访时表示，本次债券成功发行，体现出中国机构及全球投资者对巴基斯坦宏观经济稳定性、改革规划与经济发展方向的信心持续提升。

穆罕默德·奥朗则布参议员强调，发行熊猫债不仅对巴基斯坦的融资战略意义重大，也助力推进人民币国际化进程。他指出，巴中近四分之一的双边贸易已采用人民币结算，凸显两国金融融合不断加深、经济伙伴关系持续拓展。

谈及巴中经济合作的长远发展方向，部长表示，中巴经济走廊（CPEC）第一阶段主要依托“一带一路”倡议开展基础设施建设，第二阶段则愈发聚焦企业间合作、产业协作与基础设施资产商业化运营。

他称，在推进互联互通、贸易往来、投资合作及可持续经济增长方面，巴中两国战略重点始终高度契合。

部长进一步表示，尽管当前地区冲突带来采购、物流等挑战，巴基斯坦已妥善应对其直接影响，保持宏观经济稳定，核心经济指标持续向好。

穆罕默德·奥朗则布重申，巴基斯坦政府坚定推行结构性改革、严守财政纪律、出台利好投资政策，旨在实现长期普惠性经济增长。他提到，税收、能源、国有企业及数字治理领域的持续改革，正不断提振投资者信心，改善巴基斯坦经济前景。

 本周五，巴基斯坦史上首次熊猫债发行仪式在北京举办，部长在仪式后接受了此次采访。

此次具有里程碑意义的发债，使巴基斯坦首次进入中国境内资本市场，是该国经济外交与金融多元化进程中的重要节点。熊猫债整体发行规模为10亿美元，首期发行规模折合2.5亿美元，得到亚洲开发银行（ADB）、亚洲基础设施投资银行（AIIB）支持，中国财政部、中国人民银行代表出席发行仪式。

穆罕默德·奥朗则布对中国政府、中国监管机构、金融机构及多边发展伙伴提供的支持与协作表示感谢，正是各方助力巴基斯坦成功进入中国在岸债券市场。他相信，本次发债成功将为未来主权债券发行、深化巴中金融互联互通奠定基础。

Pakistan’s entry into China’s capital market marks new era of financial Cooperation

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has said that Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance marks a transformational step in the country’s financial landscape and opens a new chapter in Pakistan-China economic cooperation by enabling Pakistan to access the world’s second-largest and second-deepest capital market for the first time. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) following the official Panda Bond Issuance Ceremony …

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has said that Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance marks a transformational step in the country’s financial landscape and opens a new chapter in Pakistan-China economic cooperation by enabling Pakistan to access the world’s second-largest and second-deepest capital market for the first time.

In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) following the official Panda Bond Issuance Ceremony in Beijing, the Finance Minister stated that the successful issuance reflects the growing confidence of Chinese institutions and global investors in Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, reform agenda, and economic direction,said a release issued here on Saturday.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized that the Panda Bond issuance is not only significant for Pakistan’s financing strategy but also contributes towards the internationalisation of the Renminbi (RMB).

He noted that nearly one-quarter of bilateral trade between Pakistan and China is already being settled in RMB and Chinese Yuan (CNY), highlighting the increasing financial integration and expanding economic partnership between the two countries.

Discussing the broader trajectory of Pakistan-China economic cooperation, the Finance Minister observed that while the first phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) largely focused on infrastructure development under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the second phase is increasingly centered on business-to-business collaboration, industrial cooperation, and monetisation of infrastructure assets.

He stated that the strategic priorities of Pakistan and China remain closely aligned in promoting connectivity, trade, investment, and sustainable economic growth.

The Finance Minister further stated that Pakistan had successfully managed the first-order implications of the prevailing regional conflict, including challenges relating to procurement and logistics, while maintaining macroeconomic stability and ensuring that key economic indicators continue moving in the right direction.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to structural reforms, fiscal discipline, and investment-friendly policies aimed at promoting long-term and inclusive economic growth.

He noted that ongoing reforms in taxation, energy, state-owned enterprises, and digital governance are strengthening investor confidence and improving Pakistan’s economic outlook.

The Finance Minister participated in the interview following the official ceremony marking Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance held in Beijing on Friday.

The landmark issuance gives Pakistan access to China’s domestic capital market for the first time and represents a major milestone in the country’s economic diplomacy and financial diversification efforts.

The overall Panda Bond Programme is valued at US$1 billion, while the inaugural issuance amounts to the equivalent of US$250 million. The issuance is being supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Representatives from China’s Ministry of Finance and the People’s Bank of China also attended the ceremony.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation extended by the Government of China, Chinese regulators, financial institutions, and multilateral development partners in facilitating Pakistan’s successful entry into the Chinese onshore bond market.

He expressed confidence that the successful issuance would pave the way for future sovereign issuances and deeper financial connectivity between Pakistan and China.