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WASHINGTON: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi met key US officials and discussed ways to promote Pak-US bilateral relations, especially cooperation in the fields of trade, and investment.
In addition, regional situation and international issues were also discussed.
According to a statement issued by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, the PM’s special assistant met with Senior Bureau Official/Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Lisa Kenna and Senior Director for South and Central Asia National Security Council Ricky Gill. He also met with Ranking Member Congressman Gregory Meeks, Chair, Sub-Committee on South and Central Asia, House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Bill Huizenga and Senator Jim Banks.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh was also present during these meetings.
During his meetings with the American leaders, Mr Fatemi highlighted the economic priorities of the Government of Pakistan. He said that the efforts of the government have resulted into a clear improvement of economic indicators. He said that the recognition of the improvement of economic indicators by the IMF and the World Bank is proof that the economy was moving in the right direction.
He said that trade and investment were among the top priorities in Pak-US relations. He said that there exists immense potential for promoting trade and economic relations between the two countries, which will not only benefit the businesses of both countries but will also have a positive impact on the economy of the region.
