Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, has said that Pakistan is committed to further strengthening bilateral ties with the United States through parliamentary diplomacy, people-to-people contacts, and expanded cooperation across multiple sectors.
He was reflecting on the high-level meeting held at Parliament House today between the Pakistan-US Parliamentary Friendship Group and a visiting US Congressional delegation. The meeting was led by Convener and MNA Syed Hussain Tariq, with parliamentarians from various parties in attendance. The US delegation included Congressmen Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner.
Barrister Danyal said the Pakistani people viewed with appreciation the diplomatic role played by US President Donald Trump in de-escalating tensions during the recent Pakistan-India standoff; a gesture that reflects the growing trust and positive direction in bilateral relations.
He said strong parliamentary linkages between the two countries not only promote mutual understanding but also open new opportunities for cooperation in trade, education, investment, academic exchanges, and institutional partnerships.
The Parliamentary Secretary stressed the need to revive the Pakistan Caucus in the US Congress to further solidify legislative ties between the two nations.
He noted that the US delegation's visit to Pakistan and its meetings with the country's military leadership; during which Pakistan's role in regional peace was acknowledged are clear evidence that Pakistan-US relations are moving forward positively, with both sides eager to enhance cooperation.
Barrister Danyal also dismissed a recent Pew Research Center survey as inconsistent with ground realities. He said that while Pakistanis take great pride in their enduring friendship with China, this does not imply negative perceptions of the United States. He added that Pakistan-US relations, built over decades, are rooted in mutual respect, shared interests, and steady progress in diplomatic, parliamentary, and public engagement.
Other parliamentarians present at the meeting echoed similar views, rejecting the survey findings as unrepresentative of public sentiment.
