by furqanWASHINGTON — Pakistan’s relationship with the United States is currently at its strongest point in decades, according to Pakistani Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. Speaking at the Pakistani-American Press Association’s annual dinner, the envoy underscored a shift toward bilateral stability after years of cyclical volatility, while stressing the need to convert strategic goodwill into long-term economic gains.
Key Highlights
- Durable Economic Focus: Ambassador Sheikh urged against complacency, emphasizing that improved political and diplomatic alignment must be backed by deeper economic and trade cooperation.
- Regional Security Footprint: The ambassador’s remarks came immediately following a trilateral joint defense pact signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, reflecting Islamabad’s expanding role in regional security.
- Diplomatic Equilibrium: Islamabad views its growing Middle Eastern and regional defense ties as fully compatible with a robust US partnership, aiming to balance both without entering zero-sum alignments.