Washington, 30 August 2024 (TDI): Rizwan Saeed Sheikh presented a copy of his credentials as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States in a ceremony at the US Department of State.
The event was attended by Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst.
In his remarks, Ambassador Sheikh expressed his commitment to strengthening Pak-US bilateral relations.
He emphasized the importance of increasing high-level engagements, enhancing economic ties, and fostering people-to-people contacts between the two nations.
Happy to welcome Pakistan’s new Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh! We look forward to working together to further #USPak relationship for the prosperity of our peoples. pic.twitter.com/O8apO6rKp5
— State_SCA (@State_SCA) August 29, 2024
Pakistan and US have a long history of bilateral relations. The US is one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners and a significant source of foreign direct investment (FDI).
Major exports from Pakistan to the US include textiles, garments, and surgical instruments.
The US has provided Pakistan aid for development projects and disaster relief as well, and both countries continue to explore opportunities to enhance bilateral trade.
