Washington d.c.: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored Pakistan's interest in expanding cooperation in both traditional and non-traditional sectors with the United States, including the IT and tech sector, minerals, and agriculture, to foster a mutually beneficial relationship. The Finance Minister was leading a delegation that held a productive meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer.

According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting took place in Washington D.C. on Friday. Aurangzeb emphasized that the United States remains Pakistan's largest trading partner. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in enhancing trade and economic ties, which are considered a cornerstone of Pakistan-US bilateral relations.

They reaffirmed their commitment to exploring opportunities to strengthen these ties in all possible areas of mutual benefit. Both parties also expressed optimism that ongoing trade talks would yield positive outcomes, benefiting the economies of both countries.