Planning Minister, US Envoy Discuss Ways To Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

Faizan Hashmi Published October 16, 2025 | 05:10 PM

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Oct, 2025) Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday met with U.S. Acting Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the United States in diverse development sectors.

During the meeting, Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the importance of reviving and expanding the U.S.–Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (USPKC) to create more opportunities for Pakistani scholars and professionals to pursue higher education and research in leading American universities, a news release said.

He noted that such initiatives are vital for developing Pakistan’s human capital and driving innovation-led economic growth.

The minister also highlighted the need to enhance collaboration in Technology, Agriculture, Minerals and Climate Resilience - areas that are critical for Pakistan’s sustainable development and future competitiveness.

He further underscored the importance of reactivating the bilateral dialogue group on Education, Science and Technology to institutionalize cooperation, promote joint research, and build stronger academic and scientific linkages between the two countries.

“Pakistan and the United States share a long history of cooperation in education, science, and development. Reviving these partnerships under a new vision of mutual growth will help us prepare our young generation for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century,” Ahsan Iqbal remarked.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the U.S.–Pakistan partnership and working together for shared prosperity, knowledge exchange, and sustainable development.