ISLAMABAD: Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker has reiterated the US Administration’s commitment to fostering a strong bilateral relationship with Pakistan particularly in the economic sector.
She expressed her resolve during a meeting with Pakistan’s finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday.
She said the US seeks to deepen economic cooperation with Pakistan and expand investment opportunities.
Natalie Baker commended Pakistan’s economic progress and its commitment to implementing necessary but challenging structural reforms.
She acknowledged the country’s resilience and the measures taken to strengthen the foundation for long-term economic stability.
The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and increasing US investment in Pakistan’s priority sectors, according to press release issued by the finance ministry.
Muhammad Aurangzeb briefed Baker on the government’s macroeconomic reform agenda, in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for structural reforms and export-led economic growth.
He highlighted key initiatives being undertaken to improve economic efficiency and ensure sustainable and inclusive growth, including privatisation, tax reforms, energy sector restructuring, and rightsising of the federal government.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening economic ties and exploring new areas of collaboration to advance shared economic goals.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with officials from the United States Embassy in Islamabad to discuss consular issues, as the Trump administration reviews its visa policies and pushes ahead with deportation of illegal immigrants.
It is worth mentioning that US President Donald Trump, in an address to the US Congress, thanked the Pakistani government for apprehending the “top terrorist” involved in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing.
Addressing a weekly press briefing, Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan and the US continue to engage with each other in diverse fields.
“Pakistan-US bilateral relations have registered a positive momentum over the last couple of years,” he said.
Pakistan and the United States have a long history of collaboration in counterterrorism efforts, especially during the war on terror that followed the September 11 attacks.
