Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the United States is ready to invest in Pakistan across trade and technology after his meeting with President Donald Trump.
White House meeting covered economy, security, minerals, artificial intelligence, information technology, and tariffs
Speaking to media in New Jersey, the prime minister called the conversation warm and productive.
He said both sides discussed economic cooperation, counterterrorism, minerals, artificial intelligence, information technology, and crypto.
He also noted that he thanked President Trump on tariff related matters.
According to the prime minister, the discussion focused on practical outcomes rather than broad statements.
As the talks progressed, officials aligned on areas where quick progress is possible.
United States expressed appetite for trade and technology investment with fair mineral pricing and mutually beneficial agreements
The prime minister said Washington showed readiness to channel investment into priority sectors.
He added that both sides agreed to aim for fair pricing of minerals so that projects remain bankable and transparent.
He stressed that any trade arrangements will reflect mutual interest and clear benefits for businesses on both sides.
In his words, the meeting created a pathway for deals in information technology and advanced services.
He also underlined that a stable security environment will support investors who are looking at long term plans.
Constructive exchanges with the US continue with no preconditions, says Defence Minister
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the United States has made no demands on Pakistan after a recent upswing in relations.
He told a prime time program that any future request from Washington would be weighed strictly against the national interest.
His remarks followed a White House meeting where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir met President Donald Trump for talks on security and counterterrorism.
The prime minister thanked the United States for endorsing Pakistan’s role against terrorism and called for deeper cooperation in intelligence and security.
Images from the Oval Office showed a cordial exchange that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.
At the United Nations General Assembly, the prime minister praised President Trump for brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India in May.
He said the intervention helped avert a wider war. He also confirmed Pakistan’s nomination of President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Next steps include follow up teams, sector proposals, and continued tariff talks to convert intent into signed agreements
Looking ahead, the prime minister said technical teams will move quickly to prepare proposals.
These teams will map out opportunities in information technology, minerals, and digital infrastructure.
He explained that tariff questions will stay on the table until both sides settle a framework that supports trade growth.
He further stated that Pakistan wants to pair market access with reforms that improve the ease of doing business.
In parallel, he said cooperation on counterterrorism will continue to protect economic gains.
With these tracks underway, he concluded, the meeting with President Trump has opened the door to concrete projects and near term investment decisions.
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