{"id":13581,"date":"2026-03-26T05:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T05:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=13581"},"modified":"2026-03-26T05:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T05:48:43","slug":"congress-hosts-historic-symposium-on-us-pakistan-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=13581","title":{"rendered":"Congress hosts historic symposium on US-Pakistan relations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>For the first time in US. congressional history, the Congressional Pakistan Caucus convened a historic policy symposium examining the past, present, and future of US-Pakistan relations. The four-hour event, held at the US Capitol, was co-chaired by Congressmen Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) with support from the Pakistani Embassy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&#038;embedId=twitter-widget-0&#038;features=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%3D%3D&#038;frame=false&#038;hideCard=false&#038;hideThread=false&#038;id=2036641006100361428&#038;lang=en&#038;origin=https%3A%2F%2Farynews.tv%2Fpakistan-and-the-future-of-us-relations&#038;sessionId=77d43417589ab907a5a94295e61b1819aa012b09&#038;siteScreenName=arynewsofficial&#038;theme=light&#038;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&#038;width=550px<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Titled \u201cU.S. and Pakistan: Past, Present, and Future,\u201d the symposium brought together over 200 policymakers, scholars, and community leaders to discuss security, economic collaboration, and bilateral cooperation. Panels featured U.S. and Pakistani officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia S. Paul Kapur, Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to the U.S. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, and Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires a.i. Natalie Baker of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt a time when our country and our world feel increasingly divided, it\u2019s more important than ever to strengthen our relationships with key partners like Pakistan,\u201d said Suozzi. Bergman added, \u201cDisagreements are inevitable. What matters is how we handle them\u2014with respect, listening with intent, and working toward common ground.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambassador Sheikh emphasized Pakistan\u2019s strategic importance, noting that U.S.-Pakistan cooperation has historically contributed to regional and global security. \u201cThe partnership is not just historically significant, it has been consequential beyond the bilateral domain, benefiting the wider world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Paul Kapur highlighted the importance of translating goodwill into tangible benefits for both nations. \u201cThe positive developments during the Trump administration strengthened economic sectors, including minerals, paving the way for mutually beneficial partnerships,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symposium included discussions on security, regional dynamics involving India and China, and economic opportunities. Experts stressed sustainable economic growth, police reform, counterterrorism cooperation, and increased trade and investment between the U.S. and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe conference is about learning from the past, understanding where we are today, and charting a smarter, more cooperative path forward between our two countries,\u201d Suozzi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistani Ambassador Sheikh thanked the Congress members for their leadership and emphasized the role of the Pakistani-American community in strengthening bilateral ties. \u201cPakistan\u2019s youth, educated and skilled in technology, are ready to contribute to the U.S. economy while fostering strong economic relations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials and attendees agreed on the importance of holding such symposiums regularly to reinforce U.S.-Pakistan ties and address challenges collaboratively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the first time in US. congressional history, the Congressional Pakistan Caucus convened a historic policy symposium examining the past, present, and future of US-Pakistan relations. 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