US Chargé d’Affaires says initiative to open new avenues for job opportunities in both countries
US Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan Natalie Baker announced that the US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank will invest $1.25 billion in the Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan, Pakistan, under a bilateral partnership.
In a video statement released on X by the US Embassy in Islamabad, Baker explained that EXIM Bank had recently approved this financial support for mining and critical mineral sectors within the Reko Diq project.
The funds are aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the field of mineral resources, focusing on high-quality American mining equipment and services.
With a new commitment of $1.25 billion in EXIM Bank financing, the US-Pakistan partnership will drive economic growth in Balochistan. Watch Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker’s message to hear how this funding will be a game-changer for American companies and local Pakistani… pic.twitter.com/8EklYNLQpX
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“We are committed to providing $2 billion worth of US mining equipment and services to support the construction and management of the Reko Diq mine over the coming years,” Baker said. She said the project will generate around 6,000 jobs in the US and 7,500 in Balochistan, greatly benefiting both economies.
“This project will serve as a model for mining, creating employment opportunities for US exporters, as well as local communities and partners in Pakistan, benefiting both countries,” she added.
Baker highlighted that the Trump administration had made similar agreements a central part of US diplomacy and expressed commitment to further agreements between US companies and Pakistan in the mining sector.
The Reko Diq project is considered a key initiative to strengthen economic ties between Pakistan and the United States, particularly in the mining and minerals sector.
Meanwhile, Baker also met Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday. The meeting focused on strengthening the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and the United States, with discussions covering a wide range of mutual interests.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Dar highlighted the importance of close relations between Pakistan and the United States and stressed the need for continued cooperation on various fronts.
The two leaders also exchanged views on key regional and international developments with an emphasis on promoting stability and cooperation in areas of common concern.
The meeting reflects the ongoing dialogue between Pakistan and the US, where both sides are committed to strengthening diplomatic ties and addressing global challenges together.
