Pakistan’s Ambassador to US interacts with members of US Congress

Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan held meetings with various members of the US congress including Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Mike Rogers, Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Darrell Issa as well as Congressman Barry Moore from Alabama.

The Ambassador and the Congressmen discussed various aspects of Pakistan-US bilateral relationship. They agreed to work together for strengthening Pak-US relationship that could substantially contribute to achieving regional peace and stability. The current situation in Afghanistan and the need for supporting the peace process were also discussed.

The Ambassador also briefed the members of the Congress on various measures taken by the government to fight the Covid pandemic and to procure more vaccines from US manufacturers. The members of the US Congress expressed their interest in visiting Pakistan as soon as the pandemic related travel restrictions would improve. The members of the Congress also agreed to strengthen parliamentary linkages between the two countries.

June 25, 2021
Washington D.C