ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met a U.S. Congressional delegation, comprising Rep. Ryan Zinke and Rep. Michael Baumgartener, here at the Prime Minister House and felicitated the Congressmen, the American people on the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, and conveyed his warm regards and best wishes for President Donald Trump. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch, …
Prime Minister meets U.S. Congressional, trade delegations, felicitates American nation 250th anniversary of Independence
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met a U.S. Congressional delegation, comprising Rep. Ryan Zinke and Rep. Michael Baumgartener, here at the Prime Minister House and felicitated the Congressmen, the American people on the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, and conveyed his warm regards and best wishes for President Donald Trump.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch, and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires , Natalie Baker were also present on the occasion, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed both U.S. Congressmen to Pakistan and said that their visit was a welcome step towards building stronger Pakistan-U.S. ties.
The Prime Minister fondly recalled President Trump’s bold and decisive intervention that led to cessation of hostilities and ceasefire between Pakistan and India in May 2025, and helped saved hundreds of millions of lives.
On bilateral relations, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan was keen to further strengthen its cooperation with the U.S. in trade, investment, agriculture, IT, mines & minerals and the energy sector.
Both Congressmen thanked the Prime Minister for the warm hospitality extended to them during their visit. They noted that President Trump enjoyed excellent relations with the Pakistani leadership, which was also having a positive impact on the bilateral ties. They praised the Prime Minister for Pakistan’s leading role in regional peace efforts.
The two sides agreed to increase the number and frequency of visits by Congressional delegations to Pakistan as well as visits of parliamentary delegations to the U.S.
After the meeting, the prime minister hosted a reception in honor of the delegation of U.S. corporate sector executives who are visiting Pakistan. The delegation includes representatives of diverse sectors including IT and technology, energy, mining and manufacturing.
Welcoming the delegation, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the U.S., emphasizing that economic cooperation remains a central pillar of bilateral ties. He invited more U.S. companies to invest in Pakistan in mutually beneficial ventures across a wide range of sectors.
During their warm and most cordial exchange, the prime minister underscored that the Pakistani American diaspora, well represented among the visiting U.S. business delegation, constitutes a vital bridge between Pakistan and the United States.
The reception was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers, and senior government officials.
