Summary Pakistan ambassador to the United States called on US Senator Cory Booker on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – Pakistan ambassador to the United States, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, called on US Senator Cory Booker at the Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Dunya News reported..
Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry briefed Senator Booker, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Pakistan’s perspective on the region, including the situation in Afghanistan. Noting that both countries desired peace and stability in South Asia, Ambassador Chaudhry said it was important for Pakistan and the United States to work together for a political settlement in Afghanistan.
He informed the US Senator that Pakistan’s successes in the fight against terrorism had resulted in an improved internal security environment. At the same time, economic situation has also improved in the country and added that greater cooperation between the US and Pakistani corporate sectors would generate jobs and prosperity for both countries.
Senator Booker thanked the Ambassador for his briefing. Describing himself as a friend of Pakistan, the Senator agreed on the need for closer cooperation between Pakistan and the U.S. in not only the bilateral domain but also for peace and stability in the region.
