Islamabad, 4 July 2022 (TDI): Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, conveyed a special message on United States’ independence day. He extended his heartiest felicitations and greetings to the people and government of the US on their 246th Independence Anniversary.
He stated that Pakistan looks forward to engaging with the United States at all levels to promote bilateral relations including trade and investment.
Americans mark their nation’s independence on 4 July; the day when the country was liberated from England’s imperial rule by Abraham Lincoln in 1776.
The tweet came as the country makes efforts to improve ties with the United States. Pakistan recently has been trying to enhance cooperation with the US and simultaneously celebrating the 75th year of bilateral ties with the US.
It is my pleasure to extend heartiest felicitations & greetings to the people & government of the United States on their Independence Day. My govt looks forward to engaging with the Biden Administration at all levels to promote our bilateral relations including trade & investment
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 4, 2022
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US also conveyed his greetings on the Independence Day of the United States. He also paid tribute to those who contributed to the country’s foundation.
Pakistan-US Ties
The bilateral relations between both countries date back to the birth of Pakistan. Over time, both states developed a multifaceted relationship.
The cooperation between both is significantly based on shared values and regional and strategic interests convergence.
Significantly, Pakistan’s shuttle diplomacy played a crucial in the US-China rapprochement of the Cold War. Pakistan undeniably put valuable efforts into the eventual Soviet Withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Following the United States’ efforts to fight against terrorism, Pakistan significantly engaged in restoring peace in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s Armed forces operated against Al-Qaida and worked hand-in-hand with NATO.
Historically, the United States is one of the major development partners in Pakistan. The US is one of the major investors in the infrastructure, energy, and education sector of Pakistan.
United States assistance in Pakistan is focused on economic growth, bilateral trade, civil society, people-to-people exchange, scholarship programs, and prevention of infectious diseases e.g. Covid-19 and Polio.
The US Charge de Affaires to Pakistan is Angela Aggeler and Donald Blome is the current US Ambassador to Pakistan.
