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- The two leaders had a brief interaction, as Shehbaz Sharif attended a dinner hosted by Biden in New York
- The PM highlights the ‘common desire’ of the two countries to enhance climate, technological partnership
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the “common desire” of Pakistan and the United States to enhance collaboration in trade, investment and other areas on Saturday after a brief meeting with President Joe Biden in New York.
Sharif was in the US to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly Session, where he spoke about the war in Gaza, India’s ‘occupation’ of Kashmir, Pakistan’s fight against militancy and its struggle to shore up its economy, among other issues.
He also held several bilateral meetings and attended a dinner hosted last night by the US president in honor of the heads of state attending the UNGA session.
“My brief meeting with US President Joe Biden @POTUS and First Lady Jill Biden during the President’s reception in New York was most warm and cordial,” he wrote in a social media post on X.
“We reaffirmed our common desire to enhance cooperation in key areas including trade, investment, technology, & climate action,” he added.
In recent years, Pakistan has focused on enhancing trade, investment and collaboration in areas like climate and technology, aiming to strengthen its global economic ties.
The US remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner, a cornerstone in these efforts. Despite fluctuating relations, Pakistan has continued to express its desire to broaden and deepen ties with Washington.
The two countries have also collaborated in the security field, with the Washington offering assistance to Islamabad in cou