New York 21 May 2025(Nosheen Raja):The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, through its Trade and Investment Section, hosted a networking dinner in honor of a 20-member delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on May 19, 2025. The event brought together a diverse group of U.S.-based business leaders from the textile, mining, food and agriculture, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors for an evening of dialogue and collaboration.
The evening commenced with opening remarks by the Trade and Investment Counsellor, Adnan Mahmood Awan, who welcomed the FPCCI delegation and highlighted the importance of the networking night in fostering bilateral trade ties and exploring sector-specific synergies between Pakistan and the United States.
The Consul General Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai extended a warm welcome to the delegation and emphasized the significance of the United States as Pakistan’s largest export destination and an essential trading partner. He noted that such interactions serve to enhance mutual understanding, open doors for joint ventures, and promote Pakistan’s economic potential to a wider audience.
Mr. Tariq Jadoon, Vice President, FPCCI, Mr. Malik Sohail Hussain, Chairman Coordination & Consultant, FPCCI and Mr. Karim Aziz Malik – Chairman, FPCCI Capital Office Islamabad & Former VP FPCCI also addressed the audience and thanked the Consulate for organizing the networking dinner as well as the B2B meetings. They also shared the highlights of their visit including their meeting with the Ambassador of Pakistan to the US, the US Department of Commerce and the USTR.
The event provided an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas, explore business opportunities, and discuss potential avenues of trade cooperation. The Consulate reaffirmed its continued commitment to facilitating business linkages between the private sectors of both countries.
The evening concluded with a note of optimism and encouragement for deeper and sustained engagement between Pakistani exporters and U.S. businesses, particularly in non-traditional sectors of trade.