Tom Suozzi appointed as new head of Pakistan Caucus in US Congress

Newly appointed Pakistan Caucus chair, Tom Suozzi, plans to visit Pakistan in November.

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Tom Suozzi, a Democratic Congressman from New York, has been named the new Chairman of the Pakistan Caucus in the US Congress following the death of Sheila Jackson Lee. 

Tom, who has been serving in Congress since 2017, expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.

In a recent statement,Tom emphasised his enthusiasm for the role and his intent to work towards enhancing cooperation between the two nations. 

Following his appointment, Dr. Asif Riaz Qadeer, a Democratic leader, and Tanveer Ahmed, a community leader, met with Tom and extended an invitation for him to visit Pakistan. 

Tom accepted the invitation and is expected to visit the country in November.

The late Sheila Jackson Lee, the previous chair of the Pakistan Caucus, was a strong advocate for Pakistan, particularly in times of natural disasters.

She was honoured by the Government of Pakistan with Hilal-e-Pakistan for her services.