Pakistan shifting focus of relations with US from geopolitics to geo-economics: Ambassador Rizwan
Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that from a national security perspective, Pakistan’s focus is shifting from geopolitics to geo-economics, adding that the scope of the bilateral cooperation would be further expanded in 2026.
Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh said this during a meeting with Chairman of the US House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Mike Rogers, a press statement issued on Friday said.
He characterized the past year as one of significant achievements, setting a positive trajectory for the partnership.
The envoy expressed confidence that the coming year would see a deepening of collaboration across mutually beneficial areas.
Drawing attention to the events of May 2025, Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh stated that due to India’s irresponsible and aggressive posture, the security situation of the region faced grave threats.
“In a conflict between two nuclear-capable states, the scope has moved beyond conventional war to the use of cutting-edge technology.”
He said the use of dual-capability weapons like the BrahMos missile in a region home to 1.7 billion people is extremely concerning.
“Any decision based on apprehensions and misperceptions can be detrimental to regional peace and security”, he said adding that the events of May 2025 proved that despite its declared Indo-Pacific posture, the bulk of India’s military capability remains oriented against Pakistan.
Regarding the management of the May crisis, the political acumen and personal interest of the US President is commendable, he added
The ambassador said the fundamental and pressing issue requiring resolution between Pakistan and India is the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people.
“For sustainable regional peace and stability, the continued engagement and commitment of the US is of utmost importance.”
The ambassador pointed out that the threads of terrorist activities taking place in Pakistan lead back to Afghanistan.
“Terrorist incidents in Pakistan saw a 40% increase in 2024, and a further 25% increase was observed in such incidents in 2025, he said adding that Pakistan’s peace and security are being affected by the misuse of advanced weapons left behind during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to soon establish an institutionalized and structured dialogue process on matters of bilateral interest.
