California Senate unanimously backs stronger Pakistan-US ties

The California State Senate has unanimously approved a resolution highlighting the "enduring relationship" between Pakistan and the United States, as well as recognizing the significant contributions of Pakistani-Americans to the state's economy, culture, and social fabric. Senator Melissa Hurtado introduced the resolution and emphasized the pivotal role played by Pakistani-Americans in California.

The resolution urges all Californians to join in celebrating the friendly relations between the two nations. Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, visited California during this process and met with state lawmakers to promote political and economic engagement between Pakistan and the state. The California State Assembly also passed a resolution supporting stronger relations with Pakistan, advocating for the role of Pakistani-American businesses and investors in enhancing economic cooperation.

Ambassador Sheikh commended Senator Hurtado's leadership and expressed Pakistan's commitment to deepening people-to-people ties and building on the positive trajectory in Pakistan-US relations. The ambassador also discussed expanding trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries with California lawmakers.

The Council of Pakistan, led by Dr. Imran Sharief, also contributed to the passage of the Senate resolution. These California resolutions come at a time when Pakistan is actively seeking to strengthen economic and political engagement with the United States and expand its ties with individual US states.