New York (TDI): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, highlighting efforts for strengthening Pak-US relations has called for greater collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
He was talking to a cross-section of Pakistani-Americans in New York, according to a press release.
The discussion focused on promoting economic partnership, security cooperation and people-to-people ties.
The ambassador Rizwan Saeed assured them of his commitment to support their efforts towards exploring investment and partnership opportunities.
The ambassador also met US Congressman Tom Suozzi, who is the Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, to discuss ways towards boosting relations between the two countries.
Ambassador Sheikh invited the Congressman to visit Pakistan.
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He also met with prominent Pakistani-origin businessmen representing key sectors, including travel and tourism, petroleum, textiles, IT services, and food imports, the press release said the discussions focused on enhancing bilateral trade and economic ties, ensuring mutual growth.
He also met with the office-bearers of the Pakistani American Community of Long Island (PACOLI), which is led by Humayoun Shabbir. Pakistan’s Consul General in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai accompanied him.
The meeting focused on initiatives to enhance community welfare, including facilitating skilled labour opportunities for Pakistani professionals in healthcare and IT sector.
Ambassador Sheikh commended PACOLI’s efforts in promoting local political engagement, emphasizing the importance of leveraging network of Pakistani-Americans to bolster business linkages and address community concerns.
He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting its diaspora in the United States.
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Meanwhile, he attended a community meeting hosted by Dr. Abid Sheikh, emphasizing initiatives to boost trade, investment & community support
With the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) New York chapter, the ambassador discussed cooperation in healthcare. He lauded the Chapter’s role in strengthening Pak-US bilateral ties in the social sector and the humanitarian domain.
