Islamabad, February 24, 2023 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and the United States have expressed the resolve to deepen the economic bilateral relationship and further the prosperity of people in both countries. The understanding to this effect was reached at the conclusion of 9th meeting under US-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework held in Washington.

The meeting was chaired by US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar. The US appreciated the efforts by Pakistan to improve workers’ rights and protections and strengthen its intellectual property regime.

Both the sides have reaffirmed the importance of an effective IP regime, achieving high labour standards and following good regulatory practices. They also expressed their intent to enhance engagement on market-access and reduction of barriers for additional agricultural products.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
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