ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has said that strong and sustainable Pakistan-US relations are closely linked to better economic ties and increased investment cooperation between the two countries.

Speaking to a delegation from the Rawalpindi Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, the ambassador emphasized that the United States remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner, yet the current volume of trade holds vast potential for expansion.

“Low-cost and high-quality Pakistani products offer a competitive advantage over goods from other countries in the region,” said Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. He stressed the need to diversify exports beyond traditional sectors and to align business strategies with market demands to multiply the current trade volume.

The ambassador also underlined the importance of collective thinking and optimal use of available resources to meet the needs of the large American market. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening trade diplomacy and supporting private sector initiatives that can enhance bilateral economic engagement.

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The delegation, led by Sardar Saqib Naseem, President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries, and Muhammad Rauf Raja, Brand Designer, included several prominent business figures from various industries. Trade Minister Muhammad Hanif Channa was also present during the meeting.

The delegation briefed the ambassador on the Chamber’s upcoming one-day Business Conference and Expo scheduled to be held in the U.S. state of Virginia, where Pakistani products will be showcased to American buyers and investors.

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh was formally invited to attend the event as the Chief Guest and is expected to visit the Expo in Virginia tomorrow.