A meeting of the Pakistan–United States Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) was held under the convenership of Syed Hussain Tariq, MNA, with a visiting United States Congressional Delegation (CODEL) led by Representative Ryan Zinke (Montana) and Representative Michael Baumgartner (Washington).

The meeting was attended by members of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, including Mr. Danyal Chaudhry, MNA; Syed Amin-ul-Haque, MNA; Mr. Noor Alam Khan, MNA; and Dr. Amjad Ali Khan, MNA.

 

Welcoming the delegation, Syed Hussain Tariq, MNA, Convener of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, underscored the importance of Pakistan–United States relations and highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral ties through sustained dialogue, mutual respect, and constructive engagement. He emphasized the need to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, education, technology, energy, climate resilience, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges.

 

The visiting Congressional Delegation appreciated the longstanding Pakistan–United States partnership and reaffirmed the importance of regular parliamentary exchanges in fostering mutual trust and understanding. They expressed interest in expanding cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, education, technology, energy, and regional stability, while emphasizing stronger institutional linkages between the two legislatures.

Both sides exchanged views on bilateral relations, regional developments, economic cooperation, investment opportunities, counter-terrorism, and parliamentary engagement. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through sustained dialogue, enhanced parliamentary cooperation, and mutually beneficial collaboration.

 

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing satisfaction over the productive exchange of views and reaffirming their commitment to deepening Pakistan–United States relations through regular parliamentary engagement for the mutual benefit of the two countries.