Energy woes: US says committed to helping Pakistan

The US on Wednesday said that it was committed to helping Pakistan overcome its acute energy crisis. Richard E. Hoagland, Charge d'' affaires, made these remarks in a letter on US-Pakistan energy co-operation while introducing a new electronic outreach service that will provide media with the latest developments in US-Pakistan co-operation.
He said the first bulletin focuses on the US co-operation in energy and the efforts that are being made in this vital sector. Every day the United States and Pakistan are working together to alleviate Pakistan''s energy crisis, according to him.
He said since the birth of Pakistan, the United States has been a committed partner of the nation. Today, that relationship has matured and expanded in many ways. "Our people have developed a deeper appreciation for one another and become more familiar through cultural and educational exchanges. Scientists from both our countries are collaborating on research and visiting each other''s institutions. We work side by side to improve health and education in Pakistan. We work together to develop Pakistan''s energy resources to power homes and businesses," he added.
He said both the countries have deeper commercial and trade ties, and American and Pakistani entrepreneurs are meeting and sharing expertise and ideas. Many people are not aware that two-way trade between our countries now amounts to more than $5 billion annually, or the fact that Pakistan exports more products to the United States than to any other country in the world. "We consistently rank among the top sources of foreign investment to Pakistan. We want to see more because we believe that investment creates new jobs in Pakistan and expands the economy," he added.
Over the years, the United States has maintained substantial civilian assistance programs in Pakistan. According to him, we know that a prosperous Pakistan is also good for the United States. According to him, upcoming bulletins will focus on other areas of US-Pakistani co-operation including education, economic development, and health. The projects highlighted in these bulletins are just some of the ways that the United States and Pakistan are working together to forge an enduring relationship.