ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have made substantial progress in negotiations on a proposed Reciprocal Trade Agreement following two days of high-level discussions in Washington, signalling renewed momentum in bilateral economic relations.
According to the Foreign Office, negotiations on the Pakistan–United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade were held in Washington, D.C., on July 9 and 10. Pakistan’s delegation, led by Secretary of Commerce Jawad Paul, described the talks as constructive and welcomed the significant headway achieved during the negotiations.
The discussions were held in a cordial and cooperative atmosphere, with both sides addressing outstanding issues and expressing optimism about concluding the agreement at the earliest opportunity.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Washington after attending the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) in New York, where he participated in deliberations on global security, international law enforcement cooperation, and transnational crime.
Naqvi’s visit comes as Pakistan and the United States continue diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening trade, economic cooperation, and regional stability amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
During his stay in New York, Naqvi also met Bangladesh’s Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation in cybercrime prevention, online fraud investigations, police training, and broader security collaboration. They also exchanged views on the Middle East, with the Bangladeshi minister appreciating Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace. Naqvi said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir had played a significant role in supporting regional stability.
