ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) in collaboration with the Association of Pakistani Americans today has conducted a webinar to discuss the future prospects of US, Pak relations under next administration.
While providing a brief overview, Mr Nadeem Zaman, President, Association of Pakistani Americans has pointed out that as we proceed towards US Presidential Elections, it is important to discuss the diplomatic, economic, and political aspects of the US-Pakistan bilateral relationship and its future under the next administration.
In his opening remarks, Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Kaleem Saadat, President CASS highlighted that in view of US-China rivalry and US pivot to India, Pakistan will need to maintain a balance between its two vital partners.
Ambassador (R) Jalil Abbas Jilani, CASS Director on Foreign Policy has said that Pakistan needs to maintain friendlyl relations with both Washington and Beijing.
He added that while CPEC is a manifestation of China’s support to Pakistan, the US is equally important for the Pakistan’s economy since it is a major trading partner and export destination for Pakistani goods.
Jalil Abbas pointed out that Pakistan has proved itself as an invaluable partner in the intra-Afghan dialogue and it is also in a position to act as a bridge between the US and China; and between Iran and the US.
Dr Usman Chohan, CASS Director on Economic Affairs and National Development stated that the Government of Pakistan has took the COVID pandemic very seriously through a national coordination mechanism between the Centre and provinces, along with both civil and military expertise and manpower.
He explained projects like BRI and CPEC as means of regional and global connectivity that bring hope for more progressive and inter-connected world.
The webinar was attended by senior members of PAK PAC, AP PAC, American-United PAC, Kashmir Solidarity Council, Pak-America Business Forum, Crescent Foundation, and ICNA Relief.
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