Islamabad: The United States encouraged Pakistan to enhance its cotton exports, while highlighting the opportunities for cooperation in agriculture and textiles, especially to support the demand for Pakistan on high -quality cotton.
This proposal came during a meeting between the United States charges of D’Affaires Natalie A. Baker and the Pakistani Federal Minister of Trade Jam Kamal Khan in Islamabad. The meeting was also attended by a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce and the US-Pakistan (USPBC), led by Charles Freeman, the first vice president of the American Chamber.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Baker acknowledged the positive path in agricultural trade between the two countries, including the resumption of US soybeans exports to Pakistan. She emphasized that strengthening cooperation in the cotton sector can become an important means of mutual growth.
“Given the request for the textile industry in Pakistan on high -quality cotton and the ability of the United States to provide it, there is strong potential to deepen trade relations in this sector,” Baker said.
Trade Minister Jam Kamal Khan stressed the mandate of Pakistan’s commitment to address the trade deficit with the United States and facilitate access to the market for American companies. He said, “The efforts made to address commercial deficit issues and access to the market through a comprehensive strategy that includes the stakeholders concerned,” he said.
He also pointed out that the 90 -day temporary suspension in the mutual definitions announced by US President Donald Trump provides a valuable window for constructive dialogue. “This is a great opportunity to build a sustainable and useful road map in terms of benefit.”
They emphasize the importance of bilateral trade relationship, and said that the United States is still the largest export destination in Pakistan. “We deeply appreciate this strategic partnership and include to ensure a transparent environment based on the rules and a friend of investors for American companies.”
The minister said that the government focuses on structural reforms to enhance total economic stability and improve the ease of doing business. He added that these reforms include discounts in the rate of policy and inflation, low electricity prices for industry, commitment to regulatory transparency and policy consistency.
