ISLAMABAD – PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi while talking to private TV Channelwhen asked why he had approved the appointment of Ali Jahangir Siddiqui,son of prominent businessman Jahangir Siddiqui, as Pakistan’s ambassador tothe United States, the prime minister said he had chosen a person who wassuitable for the assignment.

The current situation in the US is unique and difficult to handle fortraditional diplomacy, Abbasi said, adding that they had nominated Siddiquiafter a two-month review because he is “educated and possesses world andpolitical experience”.

“You will now see a new colour of political diplomacy there [US] that willgo in Pakistan’s favour,” he said.

Rubbishing allegations of nepotism, Abbasi said Siddiqui was a person whocould serve well in the unique political scenario prevailing in the US.