PESHAWAR: U.S. Ambassador Natalie A. Baker and the Consul General met with Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Babar Saleem Swati at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad. All parliamentary leaders of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, provincial ministers and other prominent personalities also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on further promoting mutual cooperation between Pakistan and the United States, strengthening bilateral ties in various fields, and exploring opportunities for cooperation for the development and prosperity of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The participants discussed prospects for cooperation in various sectors, including sports, tourism, minerals, energy and power, education, parliamentary cooperation and capacity building.
During the meeting, provincial ministers briefed the U.S. delegation about investment opportunities in their respective departments and ongoing development projects. Parliamentary leaders also held detailed discussions on the law and order situation in the province, public issues and other matters of importance.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Babar Saleem Swati said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa possesses immense potential in natural resources, minerals, tourism and its young population.
He said that promoting international cooperation and investment in various sectors could create new opportunities for economic activity, employment and development in the province.
The Speaker said that the presence of all parliamentary leaders at the meeting was a clear reflection of the fact that the Assembly represents the people of the entire province. He said the presence of all parliamentary leaders under one roof demonstrated their unity and shared commitment to working for the rights, welfare and goodwill of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa without discrimination.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening linkages between parliamentary institutions, exchanging experiences and enhancing institutional capacity, saying that mutual cooperation could further strengthen and improve the effectiveness of democratic institutions.
He further said that through effective policies, the provincial government was continuing efforts to create a conducive environment for investment in the province, promote economic stability and ensure public prosperity.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to further expand mutual cooperation between Pakistan and the United States, strengthen engagement in various sectors, and explore avenues for joint cooperation aimed at promoting development and prosperity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
