ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the USA to Pakistan Donald Blome called on the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq here on Thursday.
Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. The Minister appreciated the long-term friendly and cordial relationship between both nations. He said we consider the United States as our long-term partner. He said the Government of Pakistan is focused on openly boosting our relationship with the USA. He expressed gratitude for the flood relief assistance provided by the USAID. The Ambassador appreciated the cordial relationship between both nations and said it 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,” the envoy said. He also 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. 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 highlighted the need to expedite some of the projects and suggested to hold a separate 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.