The State Bank of Pakistan issued a commemorative coin of 75 rupees during a ceremony held in Islamabad on Thursday to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the USA.

Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome dignified the event as Guest of Honor.

Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi praised the beautiful commemorative coin, remarking that the national symbols of Pakistan and the United States of America on the coin highlight the democratic roots of both countries.

The Foreign Secretary paid tribute to the mutually beneficent relationship between the two countries, acknowledging the efforts of US Ambassador in injecting a new vigor into this relationship.

Delineating the multidimensional relationship between the two countries, encompassing trade and investment, defense, counter-terrorism, education, energy, climate and health, he said that the high-level bilateral visits between the two countries have helped to further cement the relationship.

Reiterating the importance of the Pak-US relationship, the Foreign Secretary said that the coin will continue to stand as an enduring symbol of our commitment to this long-standing association.

He also thanked the Governor SBP for holding a historic ceremony to commemorate the importance of the Pak-US relationship.

In his remarks, US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome said that the coin represents the shared values, ideals and common ties between the two countries, as well as their commitment to a brighter future. He thanked the State Bank of Pakistan for the meaningful gesture of issuance of the commemorative coin, and expressed his hope of working closely with the Government of Pakistan.

He was confident that new initiatives such as the US-Pakistan Green Alliance would help both countries to jointly address their shared challenges.