A top-level American delegation led by Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau Officer for South and Central Asia Affairs, held a key meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday. The meeting focused on US Pakistan trade relations, with a special emphasis on Pakistan’s mineral wealth.
The session was held during the ongoing Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025. Discussions revolved around building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships in the mining sector. The United States expressed a clear desire to collaborate on developing Pakistan’s vast untapped mineral resources.
According to the ISPR, the American officials appreciated Pakistan’s strategy to draw in foreign investment. They acknowledged the serious efforts made by Pakistan to unlock the potential of its mineral reserves. The visiting delegation also underlined their intention to support Pakistan’s economic growth through long-term cooperation.
“We view Pakistan’s mineral policy as a major economic step,” said Meyer. “Our administration is committed to partnering with Pakistan to help realize its mineral potential.”
Beyond the economic focus, the meeting allowed both sides to discuss global developments and regional security issues. It was another reminder of the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations.
This interaction comes as Pakistan pushes hard to attract international investment. The Minerals Investment Forum 2025 has become a vital platform for foreign stakeholders to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s natural resource sectors.
In a related move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a crucial meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. The topic: newly imposed US tariffs and their impact on Pakistan’s exports. The meeting aimed to protect national trade interests and strengthen US Pakistan trade relations.
The Prime Minister ordered the creation of a high-level team. Their mission: travel to Washington and begin direct negotiations with US officials. “The trade partnership between Pakistan and the United States has always been central to our foreign economic policy,” Sharif said.
This special delegation will include senior government officials, prominent exporters, and business leaders. Their task is to create a fair trade framework that safeguards Pakistan’s export industries. Officials hope to counter the pressure from the US tariff revisions and rebuild confidence.
A senior source involved in planning the visit said, “This is a turning point in US Pakistan trade relations. We are fully committed to supporting our exporters in adapting to the new trade environment.”
The talks will also explore deeper and long-term commercial ties between the two countries. The Pakistani Embassy in Washington continues to engage with US authorities to ease tensions and secure the trade flow.
Earlier this week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed Pakistan’s commitment to this effort. “We are finalizing recommendations,” he said. “Once approved by the Prime Minister, our delegation will go to Washington to present Pakistan’s case and work toward a sustainable economic relationship.”
As both nations navigate shifting trade dynamics, these developments show that US Pakistan trade relations remain at the heart of Pakistan’s strategic economic policy. With diplomacy and determination, Pakistan hopes to turn the current challenges into future opportunities.
