Washington DC, 26 August 2022 (TDI): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Masood Khan held bilateral talks with Congressman Gregory Weldon Meeks on Thursday. The Congressman is also the Chair of the House Committee on US Foreign Affairs and a key US lawmaker.
Had a meeting with Hon. Gregory Meeks, Chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee @RepGregoryMeeks. Discussed Pak-US parliamentary exchanges, security cooperation and economic partnership. Broad agreement on taking Pak-US ties to a higher level.#PakUSAt75
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The two sides discussed Pakistan and US parliamentary exchanges. Moreover, they also discussed strengthening cooperation in the fields of security and the economy.
Remarks by Congressman Gregory
The Chair of the House Committee conveyed his deepest sympathies to the government and the people of Pakistan over the devastation caused by the recent floods.
Moreover, he offered condolences over the loss of life resulting from the unprecedented monsoon rains across the country.
Adverse effects of erratic climate change call for greater collaboration to overcome this challenge, observed Congressman Meeks.
— Pakistan Embassy US (@PakinUSA) August 26, 2022
Consequently, the Congressman highlighted that these are the adverse effects of erratic climate change. Therefore, he emphasized that collaborations to address climate change should be strengthened.
Congressman Meeks also appreciated Pakistan’s commendable role in helping the US with safe evacuations from Afghanistan.
Remarks by Ambassador of Pakistan
Ambassador Masood Khan expressed his gratitude to Chairman Meeks for expressing solidarity with the flood victims. He highlighted the ways the country was trying to deal with this natural catastrophe.
Ambassador @Masood__Khan thanked Chairman Meeks for expressing solidarity with the flood victims as the country was trying to deal with this natural catastrophe. He also thanked for US financial assistance for the flood victims and disaster relief activities. https://t.co/eSH0bbKdZX
— Pakistan Embassy US (@PakinUSA) August 26, 2022
Additionally, he also thanked the US for its financial assistance for the flood victims and disaster relief activities.
Financial Assistance by the US
Earlier this month, the US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken announced $1 million to build resilience against natural disasters. Additionally, USAID announced $1 Million in aid for the victims of floods in Pakistan.
The aid was announced by the Ambassador of the US to Pakistan, David Blome during his visit to Karachi.
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Pakistan and US Relations
Pakistan and the United States have enjoyed 75 years of good bilateral relations. Both countries enjoy good relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
Pakistan and the US cooperate in several domains like trade, education, energy, and culture. Moreover, the US has always stood by Pakistan’s side during its challenging times.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the US provided Pakistan with $77 million worth of vaccines. Both countries also affirm seeking more cooperation opportunities to strengthen their relations in the future.
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Latest by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US
Ambassador Masood Khan also received U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom (USIRF), Rashad Hussain on Thursday. The Ambassador expressed his pleasure in receiving Ambassador Rashad Hussain.
Was a pleasure to receive @ IRF_Ambassador Rashad Hussain and discuss with him human and religious rights as well as interfaith harmony. Thank you for a very constructive dialogue. pic.twitter.com/OfKbXrNcY5
— Masood Khan (@Masood__Khan) August 25, 2022
During their meeting, the two sides discussed human and religious rights for all people. Moreover, they also highlighted the importance of interfaith harmony.
Ambassador Rashad Hussain is an ardent supporter of interfaith harmony and dialogue. Additionally, he is the first Muslim to be nominated by the Biden Administration as the Ambassador-at-Large for USIRF.
