Pakistan is finalizing its approach for engagement with the incoming Trump Administration across various sectors such as defense, trade, health, and energy, according to well-informed sources. An inter-ministerial meeting (IMM) was held under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), where officials discussed different strategies for cooperation with the new U.S. government.
During the meeting, representatives from various ministries were asked to provide updates on pending issues with the U.S. and submit new proposals in writing. MoFA has tasked several key ministries, including Defense, Commerce, Energy, Health, and Climate Change, to prepare detailed presentations outlining their plans for engagement with the U.S.
In parallel, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Washington has been in talks with U.S. officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffrey Pyatt. The U.S. proposed mid-January for the third round of the Energy Security Dialogue between the two nations. The meeting is expected to focus on important topics such as the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, renewable energy initiatives, and investment in Pakistan’s energy infrastructure.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the second round of this dialogue had taken place in March 2023, and the current U.S. administration aims to complete this round before the new President’s inauguration. However, some officials express concerns that the incoming administration may not adopt the agreements reached in this session, though it could serve as a foundation for future discussions.
The MoFA is urgently seeking feedback from relevant ministries to finalize plans for this dialogue and to ensure that Pakistan is positioned to continue its cooperation with the U.S. under the new leadership.
