{"id":58179,"date":"2026-01-22T03:56:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=58179"},"modified":"2026-01-22T03:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:56:39","slug":"u-s-charge-daffaires-visits-sialkot-sports-industry-air-sial-chamber-of-commerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/u-s-charge-daffaires-visits-sialkot-sports-industry-air-sial-chamber-of-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Visits Sialkot Sports Industry , Air Sial, Chamber of Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"U.S. Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Natalie Baker Highlights Strength of U.S.-Pakistan Economic Partnership During Visit to Sialkot<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIALKOT : 20 Jan 2926 – During her recent visit to Sialkot, U.S. Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires to Pakistan Natalie A. Baker praised the city\u2019s vibrant business community and underscored the potential for even stronger bilateral U.S.-Pakistan trade and investment to increase mutual prosperity.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a lunch hosted by the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce, CDA Baker underscored the depth of the bilateral commercial relationship. Highlighting the growth in trade between the United States and Pakistan, which was projected to reach over $8 billion in 2025, she said, \u201cExpanding trade reflects a strong foundation that highlights the positive impact of U.S. economic engagement in Pakistan and globally.<\/p>\n

The United States and Pakistan are pursuing a fair and balanced trade relationship that creates prosperity for both our nations.\u201d For more than two decades, the United States has been Pakistan\u2019s largest export market and a leading investor, presenting significant opportunities for expanded trade and shared prosperity.\"\"<\/p>\n

CDA Baker also visited Forward Sports, First American Corporation Limited (FAC), and CA Sports, globally recognized leaders in Sialkot\u2019s sporting goods industry; toured the Sialkot International Airport; and met with AirSial\u2019s leadership.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These engagements underscored the importance of U.S.-Pakistan collaboration in global supply chains, job creation, and trade-led economic development.<\/p>\n

For example, nearly 70 percent of FAC\u2019s exports are to the United States, highlighting the strength of American markets and consumer demand. \u201cWe are committed to bringing the best of American technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to help create jobs and uplift communities in both our countries,\u201d CDA Baker said.<\/p>\n

The visit coincides with the United States\u2019 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It is not just a reflection on the past \u2013 it\u2019s a launchpad for the future and leadership in innovation, commerce, and global engagement.<\/p>\n

As the United States celebrates the \u2018American Decade of Sports\u2019 as host of several major upcoming global sporting events, the country continues to strengthen partnerships that connect people, markets, and cultures through sports and business.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe United States remains deeply invested in Pakistan and its people,\u201d CDA Baker added, \u201cbuilding on a partnership that dates back to Pakistan\u2019s independence and continues to grow through trade, innovation, education, and cultural exchange.\u201d<\/p>\n

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