ISLAMABAD: A delegation of 16 Pakistani entrepreneurs and business leaders is participating in the ‘SelectUSA Investment Summit’, which opened in National Harbour, Maryland, to establish new connections and opportunities to grow through investment in the United States.

The four-day Invest­ment Summit, which opened on Sunday, is the highest-profile event in the United States for facilitating business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organisations (EDOs), and industry experts to close deals.

US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker, in a video statement issued on Monday, welcomed the Pakistani delegation’s participation in the summit, stating that strong economic ties are the heart of the US-Pakistan relationship.

“I look forward to helping Pakistani investors expand their global footprint in the United States,” the acting US envoy said.

“This is the premier event for promoting foreign direct investment in the US. By facilitating investment, innovation, and private-sector collaboration, we can create jobs, drive growth, and build long-term prosperity for both our nations,” she said.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2026