The US government has conveyed its agreement to the appointment of Sardar Masood Khan as an Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States.

This was stated by Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while responding to media queries regarding the appointment of Sardar Masood Khan as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States.

He said Ambassador Masood Khan is a seasoned diplomat, who served Pakistan with distinction and honour.

Sardar Masood Khan will assume his new responsibilities in Washington D.C. in due course of time.