Washington (TDI): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, outlined the government’s priorities to strengthen bilateral ties with the U.S. in areas including trade, investment, higher education, health, science and technology, climate change, and regional stability during an event at the University of California, Berkeley, on Thursday.
The event, hosted by the Department of Ethnic Studies, brought together faculty members and students to engage in a dialogue on the evolving relationship between Pakistan and the U.S., with a focus on the role of the Pakistani-American community in fostering these ties.
Ambassador Sheikh highlighted the strategic importance of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and emphasized the shared interests of both nations in promoting peace and development.
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He underscored the important role of the Pakistani diaspora in enhancing bilateral ties through active involvement with U.S. policymakers, institutions, and the corporate sector.
The Ambassador also stressed the impact of the Pakistani-American community in advancing educational, economic, and cultural exchanges, and positioned them as a bridge between the two countries.
He recognized the significant contributions of Pakistani-Americans in fields such as technology, healthcare, and business.
Pakistan’s Historical Role in US-China Ties
Further, Ambassador Sheikh discussed Pakistan’s historical role as a diplomatic bridge between the U.S. and China, and noted the country’s growing potential to serve as an economic bridge between the two major economies.
During his visit to Silicon Valley, Ambassador Sheikh also addressed the Pakistani-American community in San Jose, California, at an event hosted by Friends of Pakistan (FOP).
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He encouraged the community to leverage Pakistan’s competitive advantages in human resources and the service industry to strengthen business and investment ties between the two countries.
