ISLAMABAD: As part of a multi-city journey to Pakistan, the Special Representative (S/R) for Commercial and Business Affairs of the United States, Dilawar Syed, paid a visit to Islamabad from July 1 to 3. S/R Syed emphasised the US government’s commitment to expanding trade and economic ties with Pakistan during his visit.
S/R Syed emphasised the long history of economic cooperation between the United States and Pakistan during his meetings with the ministers of finance, commerce, and foreign affairs of Pakistan.
is a continuous, crucial aspect of our bilateral relationship. We are looking at practical ways to strengthen that relationship to benefit both of our countries in my conversations with Pakistani leaders in the government, business, and civil society,” he said.
“Trade and investment cooperation between the United States and Pakistan
In order to make it simpler for American enterprises to invest, operate, and create jobs in Pakistan, the United States continues to encourage Pakistan to enhance the business climate. U.S. businesses can introduce new technologies and produce profits that result in increased wages for local employees and funding for future initiatives, he pointed out. “We already have a solid foundation. We hope Pakistan will keep making reforms in order to attract more foreign businesses.
S/R Syed also met with representatives from the Board of Investment. He made the point that the United States is one of Pakistan’s major sources of foreign investment and that we should take advantage of this potential by forging even closer commercial connections.
As he listened to representatives of women-led businesses, incubators, and chambers of commerce, S/R Syed stressed that “the United States will broaden our bilateral trade, boost investment, and expand entrepreneurial and educational opportunities to build on 75 years of our relationship.”
