US, Pakistan Discuss Boosting Trade and Investment Opportunities
Islamabad – Natalie Baker, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan, met Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division to explore ways to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries.
During the meeting, both sides discussed enhancing bilateral trade, promoting U.S. investment in Pakistan, and identifying new opportunities for collaboration in multiple sectors.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb highlighted that Pakistan’s economy had “turned a corner,” pointing to a recent upgrade by Moody’s as a sign that the government’s economic reforms were delivering positive results. He underscored Pakistan’s bold tariff reforms aimed at boosting exports and creating a liberalized trade environment.
The minister expressed gratitude to the United States for its ongoing support and recalled his recent visit to Washington, D.C., where he met U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. These meetings paved the way for finalizing a major trade agreement between the two nations.
Aurangzeb noted that the upcoming agreement would mark a new era of economic cooperation, with strong potential in energy, mining, IT, cryptocurrency, and other sectors. He emphasized that Pakistan was ready for increased U.S. investment in infrastructure, development, and the digital economy.
Natalie Baker welcomed the progress and said the agreement offered significant opportunities to expand trade. She added that U.S. companies were already showing strong interest in Pakistan’s markets, especially in supply chain development, energy, critical minerals, and oil exploration.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing these initiatives, aiming for mutually beneficial outcomes and a stronger U.S.-Pakistan economic partnership.
