Ambassador Chaudhry Discussesthe Next Few Decades of US-Pakistan Relations
Washington DC: Speaking on the topic of "Broadening the Lens Beyond Security: The Next Few Decades of US-Pakistan Relations" on January 20, 2018, AmbassadorAizaz Ahmad Chaudhry made a case for strong Pakistan-US bilateral relationship based on mutual respect and commonality of interests.
He argued that strong and durable Pak-US partnership was essential to achieving the common objectives of peace and stability in the region, especially for the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Afghanistan.
The Ambassador outlined a number of steps that the Government of Pakistan has taken to facilitate the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.
The Ambassador apprised the audience of the sacrifices and achievements of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. He stated that Pakistan has turned the tide of terrorism at a time when the broader region was still grappling with this menace and this is evident by the growing presence of ISIS in Afghanistan.
He informed the audience about the economic strides that Pakistan has made in the recent years as a result of the improved law and order situation. He highlighted the enormous opportunities for foreign investment in Pakistan and claimed that more US corporate entities have shown keen interest in taking advantage of the improved economic situation in the country.
The ambassador emphasized the need for the US and Pakistan to work together to enhance the economic content of the relationship for mutual prosperity.
Ambassador Chaudhry also touched upon the various other aspects of the 70 years of the multifaceted bilateral relationship between Pakistan and USA including the strong people-to-people contacts.
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