ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday met with US Deputy Trade Representative (USTR) Rick Switzer to discuss bilateral trade, advancing ongoing negotiations and exploring new avenues of economic cooperation between the two countries.
Switzer appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional stability and acknowledged its efforts for facilitating dialogue during the recent regional developments. He noted that such contributions support a conducive environment for global trade and economic cooperation.
Responding to these remarks, Jam Kamal appreciated US recognition of Pakistan’s constructive role in regional peace efforts and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to responsible global engagement and mediation. He emphasized that Pakistan remains focused on promoting stability in the region, which is essential for global trade, investment flows, and economic connectivity.
Both sides discussed enhancing bilateral trade, with particular focus on achieving a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement.The US side acknowledged the potential for further strengthening bilateral trade and reiterated its willingness to work closely with Pakistan to advance ongoing negotiations.Both sides agreed that a reciprocal and forward-looking trade framework would contribute to a sustainable economic engagement.
