ISLAMABAD: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on interior minister Mohsin Naqvi and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in recent terrorist incidents.
She acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in countering terrorism and said the United States would continue to support and cooperate with it in its fight against terrorism and efforts to maintain regional peace.
Both sides exchanged views on Pakistan-US relations, security cooperation and investment opportunities in various fields, including the mineral sector.
Minister Naqvi lauded US President Donald Trump’s efforts for the Gaza peace agreement, describing them as “sincere and historic.”
He added that credit for bringing lasting peace to the Middle East went to President Trump.
“Such diplomatic milestones contribute to the overall stability of the region,” he said.
Minister Naqvi welcomed American investors’ growing interest in Pakistan, particularly in the fields of minerals and energy, emphasising the government’s resolve to create a conducive environment for foreign investment.
“We welcome US companies to explore Pakistan’s vast potential in the mineral sector and other industries,” he said.
The minister highlighted Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism.
He said Pakistan had paid a heavy price to ensure global security as it remained a frontline state in the fight against terrorism.
Naqvi praised the security forces, police and citizens from all walks of life for their “unparalleled sacrifices” in combating extremism.
Also in the day, US Chargé d’Affaires Baker met with planning and development minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal in his office here and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the United States in diverse development sectors.
They reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to strengthening partnership and working together for shared prosperity, knowledge exchange and sustainable development.
The minister emphasised the importance of reviving and expanding the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor to create more opportunities for Pakistani scholars and professionals to pursue higher education and research in leading American universities.
He noted that such initiatives were vital for developing Pakistan’s human capital and driving innovation-led economic growth.
The minister also highlighted the need to enhance collaboration in technology, agriculture, minerals and climate resilience, the areas critical for Pakistan’s sustainable development and future competitiveness.
He also underscored the importance of reactivating the bilateral dialogue group on education, science and technology to institutionalise cooperation, promote joint research and build stronger academic and scientific linkages between the two countries.
“Pakistan and the United States share a long history of cooperation in education, science and development. Reviving these partnerships under a new vision of mutual growth will help us prepare our young generation for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century,” he said.