KARACHI: During her visit to Karachi, US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Pakistan. She emphasized the need for private sector leadership and strengthened economic cooperation to achieve shared prosperity.
The US embassy stated on Friday that the diplomat visited Karachi from April 23 to 24 and met senior executives from leading Pakistani firms to discuss economic trends, explore investment opportunities, and develop strategies to enhance commercial cooperation.
The participants focused the dialogue on Pakistan’s ongoing engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), its efforts to improve the business climate, and initiatives to boost regional trade connectivity.
“The United States values its economic partnership with Pakistan and sees strong business partnerships as key to building shared prosperity,” she said
Baker also met with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and other provincial officials to explore avenues for deeper economic collaboration. They discussed reciprocal trade, energy cooperation, and innovation in science and technology.
During a meeting with the American Business Council, she engaged with representatives of US-linked companies to discuss the potential of Pakistan’s expanding tech sector.
“Pakistan’s growing tech sector shows how open, fair, and competitive markets can drive innovation, boost exports, and create jobs that benefit both our countries,” she added.
The visit highlighted new opportunities to expand US-Pakistan cooperation in trade, investment, and business, aiming to grow exports, attract investment, and create jobs that will strengthen, safeguard, and prosper both countries.
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