Mumtaz Hussain
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and newly-elected Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Brian Mast discussed relations between the two countries.
Rep. Brian Mast of Florida, an Army veteran, was voted as the head of House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday by the House Republican Steering Committee.
According to the embassy of Pakistan, the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties through deeper economic engagement. “Explored prospects and avenues of furthering Pak-US cooperation and partnership in the evolving global scenario,” said Ambassador Sheikh.
In a post on social media networking forum X (formerly Twitter), the ambassador wrote, “Pleased to meet with Rep. Brian Mast – an energetic leader – recently selected as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. We had an optimistic discussion on strengthening bilateral ties through deeper economic engagement. Explored prospects and avenues of furthering Pak-US cooperation and partnership in the evolving global scenario.”
Recognizing the geo-political and geo-economic significance of Pakistan, the Hon. Congressman said, “Cooperation is the best way forward,” stated the Ambassador.
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