Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in various areas, with particular emphasis on economics and security.
The commitment was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, and Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Brian Mast, in Washington, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.
Both sides expressed their common determination to strengthen the multifaceted partnership, emphasizing its importance for mutual and regional stability.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged New Year greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations.
The Ambassador thanked President Mast for his leadership, efforts and constant support in promoting Pakistan-US relations.
Referring to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s commitment to transform bilateral relations into a long-term sustainable partnership based on economic cooperation, Sheikh said 2026 should be declared a year of action.
He stressed the need to start a high-level economic dialogue between the two countries as soon as possible.
Highlighting the importance of engaging in comprehensive and immediate dialogue in the areas of energy, defence, minerals, information technology and artificial intelligence, the Ambassador said Pakistan, with its low-cost and high-quality capabilities, has the potential to meet the growing needs of the US market.
Surgical instruments and products manufactured in Pakistan are renowned worldwide for their quality, he said, adding that a favorable business environment and special attention will lead to guaranteed increase in Pakistan’s textile and other exports.
