Pakistan aims to expand trade, security ties with US under new administration
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Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, speaks during the "Ambassador Insider Series" in Washington, on January 30, 2025. — Pakistan Embassy in US
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rajan Saeed Sheikh, has called for Islamabad’s intention to enhance economic and security relations with Washington, which, as a new administration, has a strong bilateral relations with Pakistan. Confirmation of attachment.
Addressing an event in Washington on Thursday, the envoy reiterated the power of trade relations between Pakistan and the United States, saying that Washington is Islamabad’s largest trading partner.
“Trade has been the most stable aspect of our bilateral relations. As an ambassador, my top priority is to increase economic diplomacy and strengthen trade interaction.”
He was addressing the “ambassador’s internal series”, a program that allows people to meet ambassadors and know about the countries they represent. The series is hosted by Washington Diplomat, a monthly newspaper.
He added, “Pakistan looks forward to deepening its contribution with the United States in the fields of security, trade, investment, and climate, to ensure the mutual future of the two countries.”
According to an official statement issued by the Pakistani Embassy, in recent weeks, a new US administration and the Congress, Ambassador Sheikh, has engaged with key US policy makers.
Communications said the top diplomat’s efforts are focused on re -connecting with re -elected representatives and building new partnerships between Pakistan and the United States to enhance long -standing relations.
Donald Trump’s administration took charge earlier this month and is introducing changes in policy, from deportation of immigrants to climate agreements.
Foreign Office spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan also said that Islamabad is looking forward to deepening our economic involvement with the United States.
“The United States is really the largest, most powerful economy in the world,” he said during a press briefing on Thursday. When we try to improve economic relations with all countries. It also applies. “
In addition, a high -level investment delegation led by the Texas Hedge Fund Manager Gantry Beach is in Pakistan for a two -day visit, which aims to strengthen economic and bilateral relations.
Sources said that a close business partner of US President Donald Trump is expected to play an important role in advancing investment agreements between the two countries.
‘Standard investment’
Meanwhile, during the session, the ambassador said that the present Pakistan government is committed to strengthening the country’s democratic institutions and strengthening its economy.
Highlighting Pakistan’s economic recovery and profitable investment environment, the Pakistani envoy pointed to some important indicators, including a significant decline in inflation – 38 % in May 2023 to 4.1 % in December 2024 – this The result is proof of the government’s effective economic policies. .
Emphasizing the growing tech sector of Pakistan, Sheikh said that this country is the second largest partner in IT freely worldwide-only behind the United States-and the cost and standard competition of Pakistan, which It makes it an ideal partner for outsourcing.
He also said that Pakistan has a competitive edge in manufacturing, especially in sports equipment and surgical equipment.
In response to a question, the ambassador said that Pakistan is focusing on export -based and self -retaining investment to avoid the challenges of past foreign exchange, saying: “We want a standard investment that is what. Let’s create a cycle of taxes. “
Addressing concerns over regional security, he also confirmed Pakistan’s steadfastness in his fight against terrorism, saying it had been both a frontline state and a victim of terrorism.
