Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh assumes his responsibilities as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States

WASHINGTON, August 22 (SABAH): The newly appointed Pakistani Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has formally assumed his diplomatic responsibilities as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States.

The Ambassador had a busy day at the Embassy on Thursday. He had a detailed meeting with the officers of the Embassy. Later, the heads of various departments gave a detailed briefing to the Ambassador. The Ambassador also held a zoom meeting with the Consul Generals of Pakistan in the United States.

Talking to the officers, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh emphasized the importance of Pak-US relationship. He stated that cementing multifaceted Pak-US relations, strengthening economic ties and enhancing people to people linkages would remain his foremost priorities. He also highlighted the importance of the Pakistani diaspora in the U.S., describing them as a valuable asset of the country. He noted that the community was serving as a strong bond in Pak-U.S. relationship. He said that every possible effort should be made to ensure better service delivery to the community.

The Ambassador stressed upon the need to pursue result-oriented diplomacy. Earlier upon his arrival in Washington on Wednesday, the Ambassador was received at the airport by officials of the US State Department and the officers of the Embassy.