ISLAMABAD:Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Masood Khan met withCongressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn) and Congressman Mark Green (R-Tenn) onThursday in Washington and discussed matters of mutual interest.
Ambassador Masood Khan, in his meeting with Congressman Burchett, briefedhim on the latest developments in bilateral relations and reiterated theimportance of broad-based engagement.
He emphasized the need for strengthening economic cooperation and discussedpromotion of trade between Pakistan and the State of Tennessee thatcurrently amounts to US $432 million.
In 2021, the State of Tennessee imported goods worth US $154 million fromPakistan and goods worth US $278 million to Pakistan.
Congressman Burchett, who serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee,affirmed the importance of Pakistan-US relations to enhance economiccooperation.
Ambassador Masood Khan was received warmly by Congressman Mark Green, asoldier, an author, an entrepreneur, a physician and a distinguishedlawmaker.
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Both discussed various aspects of Pakistan-U.S.bilateral relations andagreed on continued cooperation in diverse areas, with particular focus onenhancing economic and commercial ties.
Masood Khan also briefed Congressman Green, who also serves on HouseForeign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, about the regional securitysituation,including the latest efforts by Pakistan to create conditions forstability and prosperity in the neighborhood.
Congressman Green affirmed his strong faith in developing closer tiesbetween Pakistan and the United States.
The ambassador extended an invitation to both Congressmen to visit Pakistanwhich they gladly accepted.
