The Foreign Office on Thursday expressed Pakistan\u2019s desire to improve economic ties with the United States, a day after a delegation of investors led by Gentry Beach, US President Donald Trump\u2019s close aide, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.<\/p>\n
Pakistan and the US have delicate and complex ties, shaped by shared security concerns and divergent strategic priorities.<\/p>\n
In a press briefing today, FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, \u201cWe want to further improve economic ties with the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n
Responding to queries, Shafqat termed members of the visiting delegation as \u201cgood businessmen\u201d. He clarified that the visit was not organised through the FO, adding that businessmen touring Pakistan was a \u201croutine\u201d matter.<\/p>\n
Shafqat said that further questions about the visit should be referred to the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).<\/p>\n
Beach told a press conference in Islamabad yesterday that Trump believed in economic diplomacy and that their ongoing visit to Pakistan was part of that effort.<\/p>\n
He also said, \u201cWe plan on investing billions of dollars in Pakistan across several different areas, including critical minerals and real estate.\u201d<\/p>\n
Terming Pakistan \u201cone of the biggest global opportunities\u201d, the investor vowed to \u201cbuild some of the most high-end and luxury properties ever seen in Pakistan\u201d. He also mentioned energy, tec\u00adhnology, artificial intellige\u00adnce, and other areas that needed attention and investment.<\/p>\n
During his meeting with Beach, PM Shehbaz had reaffirmed his government\u2019s unwavering commitment to fac\u00adi\u00adl\u00aditating foreign investors by ens\u00aduring a conducive business environment.<\/p>\n
Responding to questions yesterday on statements made in favour of ex-premier Imran Khan by Trump\u2019s special missions envoy Richard Grenell, Beach had assured the government that the US administration has nothing but respect for the incumbent leadership of Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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