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Pakistani Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in Washington to Boost US-Pakistan Ties
A Pakistani parliamentary delegation led by Senator Babar Siraj Khan Nasir has arrived in Washington to engage US lawmakers, media and diaspora leaders to strengthen bilateral ties.
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by News Desk
2026-01-21
Pakistani Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in Washington to Boost US-Pakistan Ties

A Pakistani parliamentary delegation led by Senator Babar Siraj Khan Nasir arrived in Washington on Tuesday evening for a series of high-level engagements with US lawmakers and officials, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.

The delegation comprises members from both the Senate and the National Assembly of Pakistan and will also hold interactions with the Pakistani diaspora to underline their role in advancing Pakistan’s national interests in the United States.

As part of the visit, the delegation will participate in multiple forums, starting with an Inter-Parliamentary Group (IPG) session at the Rayburn House Office Building on Wednesday. This will be followed by a press conference at the National Press Club (NPC) and a diplomatic reception in New Jersey.

According to Dr Gholam Mujtaba, Chairman of the Pakistan Policy Institute USA (PPI-USA), who played a key role in organising the visit, the engagements are designed to promote legislative-to-legislative dialogue, strengthen institutional cooperation, and highlight Pakistan’s contribution to regional stability and global diplomacy.

The IPG session at Rayburn will be hosted by Congressman Al Green, with Congressman Ron Estes delivering keynote remarks. Confirmed US participants include Representatives Tom Suozzi, Laura Gillen, and Josh Gottheimer.

On the Pakistani side, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chief Whip of the Senate, and Senator Rana Mehmoodul Hassan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Cabinet, will engage with US lawmakers on issues including parliamentary cooperation, security, trade, and diaspora-led diplomatic engagement.

“The dialogue comes at a sensitive regional juncture, as developments in the Middle East and South Asia continue to impact global security and economic interests,” Dr Mujtaba said.

“Pakistan’s strategic relevance, commitment to democratic values, and the contributions of the Pakistani-American community will be key themes during these engagements,” he added.

The NPC briefing will provide an opportunity for the delegation to share insights with US and international media on parliamentary diplomacy, bilateral relations, and future areas of cooperation, including trade, investment, counterterrorism, and diaspora networks.

The visit will conclude with a reception in Clifton, New Jersey, on January 24, bringing together US lawmakers, state and city officials, and members of the Pakistani diaspora to encourage dialogue on community-level cooperation and private-sector engagement.
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