Key Points
- 16-member Pakistani business delegation attends SelectUSA summit
- Event seen as the premier US platform for foreign investment
- US envoy highlights importance of economic engagement
- Around 6,000 participants are expected from over 100 countries
ISLAMABAD: A 16-member delegation of Pakistani business leaders is participating in the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland, exploring opportunities to expand investment and strengthen commercial ties with the United States.
This flagship event, running from May 3 to May 6, at National Harbour serves as a key platform for Pakistani firms to explore expansion opportunities and build direct connections with American economic leaders.
In a video statement, US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker welcomed the Pakistani delegation and emphasised that economic relations remain a key pillar of ties between Pakistan and the United States.
“I look forward to helping Pakistani investors expand their global footprint in the United States,” she said, adding that the summit promotes investment, innovation and private-sector collaboration to drive growth and long-term prosperity
Pakistani businesses look to the U.S. for opportunity 🇺🇸 🤝🇵🇰 #SelectUSA2026 pic.twitter.com/TmPo8cnvcN
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) May 4, 2026
According to Baker, the event is expected to draw around 6,000 participants, including nearly 3,000 investors from more than 100 countries
The event is offering direct access to American business leaders and investment opportunities across sectors.
Hosted by the US Department of Commerce, the summit provides a platform for international companies to connect with US economic development organisations and advance potential investment deals.
Since its launch, the summit has generated over $256 billion in investment projects across the United States, supporting more than 130,000 jobs.
The previous edition attracted over 5,500 participants, including representatives from 54 US states and territories.
Pakistan’s trade ties with the United States remain significant, with a trade surplus of around $3 billion in 2024, largely driven by textile exports.
The US remains Pakistan’s largest export market for textiles. Earlier this year, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met US Commerce Secretary Howard A. Lutnick in Washington.
Both sides had expressed interest in expanding cooperation on trade and investment.
Pakistan also participated in the Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by the US Department of State, reflecting efforts to attract foreign investment and build partnerships in the minerals and energy sectors.
The delegation’s participation in the Maryland summit signals ongoing efforts by both countries to deepen commercial engagement and expand investment links.
