Masood Khan urges synergy and cohesion among Pak bodies across US

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan addressing a session virtually.— Radio Pakistan 

Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan on Saturday commended the American Pakistan Public Affairs Committee (APPAC) for efforts to strengthen trade and investment and promote people-to-people ties between both countries. 

The Pakistani envoy spoke in a virtual meeting with an APPAC delegation during which multiple topics came under discussion including the New York State Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos' visit to Pakistan. 

Speaking about the visit, Khan said that it paved the way for the establishment of sister-state relations with New York State. 

He said that the two sides, during the visit, decided to take steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector and create greater opportunities for paramedical staff from Pakistan to serve in the US. 

Welcoming the outcome of the visit, Ambassador Khan applauded the idea of sister states. He said that the sister-state agreements between California and Punjab and Sindh and Georgia provide a blueprint for a strong partnership with NY State.

The delegation was also told that Washington also agreed to facilitate the business community in Pakistan in organising tradeshows and holding exhibitions in New York State and other cities to showcase Pakistani products and bolster ties. 

The delegation also gave a briefing that the three committees, comprising representatives of the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce, APPAC and the Deputy Speaker’s Office, have been constituted to chalk out a roadmap for the implementation of the decisions.  

Khan also spoke about the trade and investment opportunities that awaited investments from the US in different sectors including IT, renewable energy, agriculture and extractive industries. 

The members of the delegation thanked Ambassador Khan for supporting and guiding the organisation in fulfilling its mission of serving the two countries and its people.

The Pakistani envoy also held separate meetings with the representatives of the Pakistan Information and Cultural Organization (PICO) Arizona, the Pakistan Society of North Texas(PSNT) and the Pakistani American Association, Tampa Bay, Florida.