Govt of Pakistan is focused on openly boosting our relationship with the USA: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (SABAH): Donald Blome, Ambassador of United States of America to Pakistan called on the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday.

Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. Minister Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq appreciated the long-term friendly and cordial relationship between both nations. “We consider the United States as our long-term partner. The Government of Pakistan is focused on openly boosting our relationship with the USA.” said Minister Economic Affairs. He further expressed gratitude for the flood relief assistance provided by the USAID. The Ambassador appreciated and stated that the cordial relationship between both nations is important for the USA as well as Pakistan. “We are more focused on areas including; trade and investment, energy, education and economy. Pakistan has huge potential which needs to be explored.” said the Ambassador.

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq further extended his deepest condolence over the loss of lives and large-scale destruction caused due to the devastating floods in Pakistan. He apprised the Minister about the flood relief assistance provided by the USA through USAID and stated that USA will aid with the climate resilient reconstruction. While speaking on the occasion, the Minister further apprised the Ambassador that the Government has taken entire NGO community on board for NGO Policy which is going to be presented in the Cabinet soon. He further highlighted the need to expedite some of the projects and suggested to hold a sperate meeting to discuss the projects.

He further stated that he is actively looking after all the projects through the platform of National Coordination Committee (NCC) in which every day’s progress of each project is presented. The meeting ended with the vote of thanks from both sides.