Envoy for strengthening Pak-US economic, health ties

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome on Tuesday visited Karachi to underscore the strong ties between the United States, Pakistan and further strengthen the bilateral robust economic partnership as well as public health cooperation.

During his visit, Ambassador Blome met representatives of the American Business Council, Aga Khan University Hospital, and a KFC-funded School for the Deaf to witness many ways, both countries are further forging a strong partnership to build a strong partnership.

In his meetings with industry leaders at the American Business Council, Ambassador Blome discussed how the United States and Pakistan can facilitate broad-based, equitable, and sustainable economic growth for both nations, according to a communiqué.

Ambassador Blome commented, "I am committed to boosting bilateral trade and investment, especially through a new framework called the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance that seeks to promote climate-smart agriculture and private sector-led growth in Pakistan."

The United States is Pakistan's largest bilateral trade partner and one of its largest sources of foreign direct investment, with U.S. investment in Pakistan increasing more than 50 percent in the past year.

Blome met Aga Khan University Hospital leadership where he learned about their operations and toured the facilities. In 2012, the U.S. Development Finance Corporation provided a $30 million loan to expand Aga Khan's hospital and healthcare facilities. The U.S. remains committed to expanding healthcare cooperation with Pakistan.