US Congressional delegation to visit Pakistan next week

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US Congressional delegation to visit Pakistan next week

Ali Furqan

Islamabad – A United States congressional delegation will visit Pakistan from April 10 to 15, 2025 to strengthen the bilateral relations. The delegation will be led by Congressmen General Jack Bergman (Republican) and Tom Suozzi (Democrat).

During their visit, members of the US Congress will hold meetings with Pakistan’s top political and military leadership. The delegation is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, and leaders of various political parties.

The US delegation will also visit Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where they will be briefed on the latest situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir and the security conditions along the Line of Control (LoC).

In addition, the congressional delegation will tour the Kartarpur Corridor, where they will pay respects at the shrine of Baba Guru Nanak.

Imran Igra, the organizer of the visit and president Pakistan Overseas Society, the purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States. The agenda includes key issues such as economy, trade, defense and military cooperation, and education.

Imran Igra clarified that the delegation will not meet former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan, nor will his release be discussed. He stated that the delegation has no interest in Pakistan’s internal politics, and rumors suggesting otherwise are unfounded.