ISLAMABAD: Head of Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Unit Salman Sufi held a range of bilateral meetings with high ranking US Officials in Washington and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in diverse fields.
During a meeting with the delegation of US Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation and Transportation Security Administration, Salman Sufi stressed for resumption of PIA direct flights from Pakistan to the United States.
He said New Islamabad Airport is well equipped as per international standards to meet the requirements of Transportation Security Administration. The US side conveyed its readiness to have technical discussions with Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant departments and undertaking necessary visits for resumption of direct flights.
During an interaction with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Kara McDonald, Salman Sufi highlighted government’s commitment to protect rights of women, minorities and marginalized communities.