Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Ahad Khan Cheema, on Tuesday, acknowledged the long-standing and strategic partnership between Pakistan and the United States (US).
Ms. Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri, Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Pakistan, called on Minister for Economic Affairs, Ahad Khan Cheema, in his office to discuss issues of mutual interest, as per a press release issued here.
The minister appreciated the US support for flood-affected individuals in 2022 and highlighted the significance of US economic assistance to Pakistan in various sectors including energy, economic growth, resilience, education, health, and narcotics control. Additionally, the minister discussed various aspects of the Development Objective Assistance Agreement, a development agreement signed between the two countries after almost 13 years.
The Mission Director thanked the minister and reaffirmed USA’s unwavering commitment to supporting Pakistan through development assistance, focusing on mutually agreed priority areas such as climate-resilient economic growth, inclusive and accountable democratic governance, and a healthier, more educated population. She further apprised the minister of the implementation progress of the ongoing development portfolio funded by the Government of the US through USAID.
She assured that the Government of the US would always be available to support Pakistan in achieving its economic and development objectives. Expressing gratitude, the minister thanked the Government of the US and USAID for extending their continuous support to the Government of Pakistan for its socio-economic uplift. He assured Pakistan’s dedication to closely collaborating with USAID for the effective implementation and review of ongoing projects, while further strengthening bilateral ties.
