PM asks envoy-designate Masood to strengthen Pak-US ties

Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday directed Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to the United States of America Masood Khan to work for further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.

He said this while meeting ambassador Masood who called on him. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi was also present during the meeting.

The prime minister said that Pakistan-US relations were based on partnership and shared goals and Pakistan desired strong ties with all the countries including the US.

He said that connectivity of Pakistani diaspora was one of the top most priorities of the government and the US was home to a very vibrant Pakistani community which acted as a bridge between the two countries.

He also directed the ambassador-designate to work towards further strengthening of Pakistan-US relations particularly for enhancement of trade, investment and public diplomacy.

The prime minister while wishing ambassador Khan success on his new assignment, emphasised on correctly projecting Pakistan’s foreign policy priorities.

Ambassador Masood Khan is an experienced diplomat and has previously served as Ambassador of Pakistan to China and Permanent Representative to United Nations (including New York and Geneva).  He had also previously served in Washington DC.