US Charge d Affaires Natalie Baker, during her visit to Karachi, reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Pakistan, highlighting the importance of private sector leadership and economic cooperation for shared prosperity.
According to a statement issued by the US embassy on Friday, the diplomat visited Karachi from April 23 to 24 and met senior executives from leading Pakistani firms to discuss economic trends, investment opportunities, and strategies for enhancing commercial cooperation.
The dialogue focused on Pakistan’s ongoing engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), efforts to improve the business climate, and boosting regional trade connectivity.
“The United States values its economic partnership with Pakistan and sees strong business partnerships as key to building shared prosperity,” she said.
Baker also met Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and other provincial officials to explore avenues for deeper economic collaboration. Their discussions touched on reciprocal trade, energy cooperation, and innovation in science and technology.
