ISLAMABAD
\nDirector of the Indo Pacific Security program at Centre for a New American Security (CNAS) in Washington Lisa Curtus Thursday called on Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal.
\nBoth sides discussed bilateral relationship between Pakistan and US, acknowledging that the United States has been one of the largest sources of foreign direct investment in Pakistan and remains Pakistan\u2019s largest export market, a news release said.
\nDuring the meeting, Lisa Curtus expressed hope that trade and investment relations between the United States and Pakistan would continue to grow, along with multiple exchanges to strengthen people to people ties.
\nReflecting on the recent commencement of Pakistan\u2019s tenure as a non- permanent member of Security Council of the United Nations for 2025-2026, the minister reiterated that Pakistan would collaborate with all UN member states to uphold the principles of the UN Charter, prevent war, promote peace, foster global prosperity and ensure universal respect for human rights.
\nAhsan Iqbal reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to multilateralism, international law, peaceful settlement of disputes and friendly relations with countries around the world. \u201cIt will be a valuable opportunity for Pakistan to foster dialogue on the most pressing global challenges facing the world today,\u201d he remarked.
\nThe minister said the current government has strengthened the economy, which had been crippled in the previous government\u2019s tenure.
\nHighlighting the significance of the recently launched 5-year plan, Uraan Pakistan, the minister said the government\u2019s highest priority area was export expansion. \u201cThe government is now in full momentum to reach the target of increasing exports from $30 billion to $100 billion over the next decade, a cornerstone of its long-term economic strategy,\u201d he added.
\nAhsan Iqbal also reflected on government\u2019s achievements during its previous tenure, including the development of Gwadar into a vibrant city, securing a transmission line from Iran for Balochistan, and deepening Gwadar Port to accommodate larger vessels.
\nHowever, the minister lamented the setbacks caused by interruptions in these initiatives over recent years.
\nAhsan further said that under the new 5-year plan, the government was working to finish all infrastructure and connectivity projects without any delays and expand access of internet, education and healthcare to all underprivileged parts of Pakistan.
\nStating that climate change is one of the highest priority areas for the government at present, the minister said Pakistan was aiming to develop the local climate finance ecosystem and ensuring equitable participation in climate initiatives, as evident from Pakistan\u2019s strong representation at COP29.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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