US reaffirms commitment to boost economic cooperation

Senior Bureau Official for South and Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State, Eric Meyer reaffirmed on Tuesday the United States' commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Pakistan.

During his remarks at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Meyer lauded Pakistan's efforts for organising the high-profile event and appreciated the country's initiative to ensure a level-playing field for investors in the mineral sector.

"I commend Pakistan for convening the Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad and for taking steps to ensure a level-playing field for investors," said Meyer. "Critical minerals are the raw materials for our most important technologies," he added.

He said that President Donald Trump had underscored the importance of securing America's minerals future. He also highlighted recent successes in broader US-Pakistan economic relations and noted the resumption of US soybean exports to Pakistan.

Highlighting the arrival of four vessels, carrying more than 260,000 tons of soybeans in recent weeks, he said: "This is a win-win for US exporters and for Pakistanis alike." he expressed his optimism for further economic engagement between the two nations.

Meyer emphasised that the strength of the US-Pakistan relationship lied in the close and enduring ties between the people of both the countries. He hoped that forum would strengthen the relations between the United States and Pakistan.

The US official said that many Pakistanis have studied in the US under exchange programmes, which reflected the deep bond between the Pakistani and American peoples. "So many of you have studied in the United States, … and have family, friends and business partners in the US," he said. (WITH INPUT FROM APP)