DM Monitoring
WASHINGTON: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi participated in the prestigious Lincoln Liberty Ball dinner in Washington, receiving a warm welcome from American officials and dignitaries.
During the event, Naqvi met with prominent figures, including Senator Tommy Tuberville, Congressman Ken Calvert, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and Mississippi Governor Philip Bryant. Discussions focused on mutual interests and avenues to strengthen bilateral relations.
The minister also extended congratulations to US senators and congress members on Donald Trump’s assumption of the presidency. “This is a historic day for America,” Naqvi remarked, expressing confidence in the Trump administration’s potential to open a new chapter in US-Pakistan relations.
Naqvi noted the enthusiasm of the American public during the celebrations, calling it a testament to their support for President Trump.
He expressed his best wishes for the American people and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering collaboration.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on becoming the 47th President of the United States.
President Zardari conveyed his best wishes to the new US president, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his sentiments in a post on X. “I look forward to working with him to strengthen the enduring Pakistan-US partnership,” PM Shehbaz wrote.
Highlighting the decades-old collaboration, the prime minister added, “Over the years, our two great nations have worked together closely to pursue peace and prosperity in the region and beyond for our peoples & we shall continue to do so in the future.”
Earlier, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Washington on Monday to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.
Mohsin Naqvi will be the only government official from Pakistan to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Trump.
Donald Trump is set to take oath as the 47th US president amid hopes and challenges.
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is all set to take place inside the US Capitol today, Monday, rather than outdoors because of severe cold – the first time in 40 years that the US presidential inaugural ceremony has been moved indoors.
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for noon ET (1700 GMT) and several notables, including four living US presidents, are expected to attend it.
Trump defeated Democrats’ Kamala Harris to secure the second term as he first became the president of the United States of America in 2017 when he raised his popular slogan “Make America Great Again”.
The 78-year-old, a billionaire, property tycoon and former Hollywood star, is the fourth child of property tycoon from New York Fred Trump.
Trump was born in Queens, New York on June 14, 1946. At the age of 13 he was sent to the New York Military Academy to complete his early education.
