El Salvador’s President Bukele Meets Pakistan’s Crypto Minister to Discuss Bitcoin Cooperation
SAN SALVADOR — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele met with Pakistan’s Minister for Cryptocurrency Affairs this week to discuss potential collaboration in the fields of Bitcoin mining, financial reserves, and blockchain education.
The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in San Salvador, where both leaders highlighted the shared interest of their nations in advancing cryptocurrency adoption and technological innovation.
President Bukele, who famously made El Salvador the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, expressed interest in Pakistan’s strategies on crypto development. The two sides discussed how blockchain technology could contribute to financial stability through Bitcoin reserves and foster economic growth through digital education initiatives.
The Pakistani minister praised El Salvador’s leadership in the global crypto space and shared insights on how Pakistan is exploring the use of Bitcoin mining as part of its energy strategy and digital economy policies.
This diplomatic engagement reflects growing international cooperation between emerging markets in the cryptocurrency sector. Both countries signaled intentions to continue dialogue on potential partnerships in financial technology, education, and blockchain research.
El Salvador remains committed to strengthening its position as a leader in Bitcoin innovation, while Pakistan is exploring similar pathways to modernize its financial infrastructure.
