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Dr Asad Majeed Khan, Pakistan’s new Ambassador to the United States, presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump at a ceremony held at the White House, a press release issued from the country's mission in Washington said on Saturday.
"Ambassador Khan conveyed the greetings of Pakistan’s leadership to President Trump who reciprocated with similar positive sentiments for Prime Minister Imran Khan," read the press release.
President Trump, according to the press release, said that he wants to explore opportunities for the two countries to work closely together and to renew their partnership.
The new envoy arrived in Washington earlier this week to take charge of the effort to renew once close relationship between the US and Pakistan.
Dr Majeed, until recently Pakistan’s ambassador in Tokyo, replaced Ali Jehangir Siddiqui who was appointed by the PML-N government days before its departure. Siddiqui held the position for more than seven months from May 9 to Dec 25, 2018 before being relieved of his duties by the incumbent PTI government.
Ambassador Majeed, who was also Pakistan’s deputy ambassador in Washington till 2015, is expected to revive Pakistani lobbies on the Hill that once played an effective role in promoting bilateral ties but have become ineffective due to internal disputes and lack of interest.
The new envoy’s efforts to re-engage with the Pakistani-American community will be restricted by a US ban that prohibits Pakistani diplomats from travelling outside of a 25-mile radius around Washington without approval.
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Finally some merit showing in this post.
Very fair Choice....
Recently President Donald Trump made a visit to US-Mexico border, and asked the Border-Agents, how many Pakistanis, Indians, Chinese have crossed illegally.
Dr Asad Majeed Khan an excellent proven seasoned diplomat will play a very enthusiastic role in bringing together the two old close friends. President Trump is a wonderful friendly person and Pak can hold his hand to move forward for attaining mutual benefits. Hope is always there for more stronger bonds, the flourish environment for democracy peace as a result of common approach between US & Pak which always proved to be beneficial for interests of both of our nations. LONG LIVE PAK US FRIENDSHIP.
@Delta, Can you explain what merit is involved in this decision?. What I have observed that the last name of almost all appointments now a days is the same like Khan.
@Awan, He is a career diplomat unlike the previous one in his early 30s who was a banker by profession and appointed on purely family relations of Khaqan Abbasi the Ex-PM.
@Awan, : he is a seasoned diplomate and done some good work in Japan.
A very good and suitably experienced appointment as Ambassador to the US. Wish him extraordinary success.
Welcome to the club and the clubhouse. Keep it up and hang on tough.
@Awan,
With respect you comment has not merit. This man was number 2 at Washington has been Ambassador in Tokyo, is a career diplomat and not a political appointeee - that is sufficient to clarify his merits. The question about his last name is, with respect, a silly think to ask.
Congrats to Ambassadar. Pakistani consulates in USA do not respond to phone or email inquiries.This must change.
Good decision by the new Government.
We need experienced and polished diplomats who can effectively represent Pakistan abroad and build relationship at all levels to serve the interest of the country.
The appointment Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, a career diplomat as Pakistan's new ambassador in Washington is greatly welcomed. This important decision will help build the historic 70-year Pak-US relations which had suffered under both PPP and PML governments. PM Imran Khan wants good relations with the US based on mutual respect and recognition of Pakistan's enormous contribution for regional stability and world peace.
We must appoint best people to foreign diplomats positions.
An excellent choice,Dr.Asad Majeed is a senior diplomat and has credentials to handle ties with USA.I am sure he can revive and rebuild a good relationship with America based on mutual trust and respect.
I have had the pleasure of being invited for a lunch with him when he was a deputy Ambassador in DC. Found him to be a very learned person in the affairs that we discussed, one of them education. Also found him to be a thorough gentleman who quickly put me at ease so I was able to talk to freely and with ease. Ambassdor Khan I welcome you back here and wish you success in your mission of rebuilding our relationship.