Pakistan seeks stronger economic ties with California

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has held a series of meetings with senior officials, business leaders and members of the Pakistani-American community during his visit to California.

The ambassador discussed ways to expand economic and commercial cooperation between Pakistan and the US state.

He said developing stronger economic, trade and educational links with California was among Pakistan’s key priorities.

Sheikh highlighted the potential for cooperation in sectors including modern technology and agriculture. He said both sides should focus on creating more opportunities for investment, business partnerships and the exchange of expertise.

The ambassador also engaged with representatives of the American business community and investors.

He encouraged them to examine Pakistan’s growing investment potential and explore opportunities for launching business ventures in the country.

Sheikh said stronger links between Pakistani and American businesses could help increase trade and create new avenues for economic cooperation.

He also highlighted the importance of educational connections between Pakistan and California.

According to the ambassador, greater interaction between educational institutions, professionals and technology sectors could contribute to knowledge sharing and long-term cooperation.

During his meetings with Pakistani-Americans, Sheikh praised their contribution to strengthening relations between Pakistan and the United States.

He said the community had played an important role in promoting cultural understanding, local trade and people-to-people contacts.

The ambassador said Pakistani-Americans could further contribute by building stronger business and cultural connections between the two countries.

The meetings were part of Pakistan’s efforts to deepen engagement with California’s government, business sector and Pakistani-American community.