Pakistan, US hold productive talks to unlock full potential of bilateral ties

WASHINGTON (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh held a meeting with Congressman John B. Larson, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the economic relationship between Islamabad and Washington.

The two leaders held a productive discussion on how to capitalise on the vast potential of the bilateral ties, particularly in the economic sector, for the mutual benefit of both nations.

Ambassador Sheikh highlighted the concept of “Pakistan for Profit” as a win-win avenue for collaboration, underscoring the numerous opportunities for mutually rewarding partnerships between the two countries.

The Ambassador further pointed out that the Pakistani-American community in Connecticut could play a vital role in bridging the gap and fostering long-term partnerships.

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By actively participating in business and cultural exchanges, the community could pave the way for further collaboration between Pakistan and the United States.

Meanwhile, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh called upon tech leaders and entrepreneurs to harness AI for promoting strong Pak-US economic partnerships.

During an engaging dialogue with leading AI and IT professionals of Pakistani origin, the Ambassador emphasized the pivotal role of the diaspora in transforming the historic US-Pakistan relationship into a robust economic partnership.

Speaking at a community event, organized by tech entrepreneur Kewan Khawaja, the Ambassador highlighted opportunities in artificial intelligence, freelancing, and digital innovation as key drivers for mutual prosperity.

At the event, attended by over 40 innovators, entrepreneurs, and executives from Silicon Valley startups to Boston-based AI and IT firms, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh underscored Pakistan's strategic pivot toward geo-economics.

During candid discussion, the ambassador stressed that the current momentum in bilateral ties, fueled by recent high level interactions and pronounced common intent of developing a strategic partnership presented a unique window to invest in technology sectors where Pakistan's youthful demographic could thrive and feed mutually rewarding outcomes.

"Pakistan was identified as a tech destination early on, thanks to our English-speaking population and demographic advantages, but geopolitical volatility in the region held us back," the Ambassador noted. "Now, with our foreign policy is deliberately oriented toward geo-economics, we are prioritizing economic diplomacy. Your expertise in AI and technology is central to this agenda."

The discussion focused on actionable collaborations, including skill development for Pakistan's 65% under the age of 30, regulatory frameworks for crypto and virtual assets, and expanding freelancing ecosystems, where Pakistan ranked third worldwide despite limited but fast developing infrastructural support.

Participants shared insights on bridging talent gaps, fostering joint ventures, and leveraging the US market's insatiable demand for tech services, which already accounts for 62% of Pakistan's IT exports.

The ambassador expressed optimism about the diaspora's unique position, calling on attendees to serve as permanent ambassadors for stronger ties.