The United States of America celebrated its 248th year of independence with a joyous reception held at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad,with the “Made in the USA” theme, the event served as a chance to highlight the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and the United States and to reaffirm their shared commitment to constructing a more prosperous future for both inhabitants.
The main guest during the function was Ahsan Iqbal, Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives. Honorable guests from Pakistan’s government, business community, academic institutions, civil society, and diplomatic community gathered for the evening to celebrate the common principles of freedom, democracy, and economic prosperity shared by the US and Pakistan.
The celebration was colorful and full of aspects of American culture, such as cuisine, music, and customs that showcase the country’s enormous diversity. The festive atmosphere was further lifted by a spectacular fireworks show. Pakistan and the United States have a long history of collaboration in many fields. This cooperation is demonstrated in the energy and infrastructure sectors by the numerous large dams built in Pakistan with U.S. assistance.
Numerous American businesses that operate in the private sector provide vital resources for research and development while also employing hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis. U.S. assistance also strengthens Pakistan’s health and education sectors.The United States is pleased to be Pakistan’s top export destination; Pakistanis profit greatly from this commercial partnership, sending billions of dollars’ worth of goods to the American market each year.
In the meantime, Pakistan’s efforts to transition to clean energy and to enhance its climate resilience are supported by the groundbreaking U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” Framework.”While at times we have had to tackle great challenges – such as floods, war, a pandemic, economic setbacks – those of us who have worked together to strengthen this relationship have always recognized the partnership is, and has always been, part of a longer journey toward increased prosperity and security for our two nations,” U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome said in his remarks, highlighting the promising trajectory of the bilateral relationship.
The reception emphasized the importance of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Pakistan, emphasizing the shared commitment to advancing cultural interchange, strengthening economic ties, and encouraging cooperation in areas of shared interest. The two nations promised to keep cooperating to confront common issues and seize chances for a better future as the US celebrates its independence.