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US Consul General Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Economic Relations with Pakistan

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During a farewell luncheon hosted by the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in Peshawar, Consul General of the United States Shante Moore acknowledged the importance of strengthening bilateral trade, economic, and commercial relations between the two countries. The event was attended by various business leaders and officials from the SCCI, who commended Moore's role in improving Pak-US trade and economic relations. The SCCI leadership highlighted the need for further improvement in Pak-US bilateral trade and economic relations and presented proposals to enhance the export of Pakistani manufacturing products to the US market.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US Consul General Shante Moore reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, economic, and commercial relations with Pakistan.
  • The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) commended Moore's role in improving Pak-US trade and economic relations and presented proposals to enhance the export of Pakistani manufacturing products to the US market.
  • The SCCI leadership emphasized the need for further improvement in Pak-US bilateral trade and economic relations.
  • Business community leaders from the SCCI acknowledged the shift in US administration policy, prioritizing trade with Pakistan over aid.
  • The US Consul General Shante Moore highlighted the potential of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strengthen relations with the US and sought assistance from the SCCI to pursue US companies to invest in available investment opportunities in the region.
  • The SCCI leadership expressed hope that the foundation laid by Shante Moore would help to bring the business community of the two countries closer and improve bilateral trade and economic ties.
  • The US Consul General acknowledged the potential of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strengthen relations with the US and hoped that his successor would continue working with the SCCI to strengthen bilateral trade, economic, and commercial relations.

Statistics:

  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has potential to strengthen relations with the US.
  • The US Consul General Shante Moore highlighted the need for Pakistan to cope with security and other challenges, including terrorism.
  • The US administration is keen to assist Pakistan in dealing with these challenges.
  • The Pakistani business community is eager to enhance trade and economic relations with the US.
  • The SCCI presented proposals to enhance the export of Pakistani manufacturing products to the US market, mainly related to share of advanced technology for development of mines and mineral sectors.
  • The US Consul General Shante Moore appreciated the hospitality, culture, and brotherliness of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Sources:

  • Press Release from Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) for Farewell Luncheon hosted in honor of Consul General Shante Moore.
  • Statement issued by Fazal Moqeem Khan, President of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).

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