Jalil Abbas Jillani (Former Ambassador): The visit of US Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed to Pakistan is of key importance as it will be helpful in promoting bilateral investment and will also strengthen economic ties between Islamabad and the Washington. The potential of trade volume between the two countries is seven billion dollars. However, Pakistan's exports to the US stand around four to five billion dollars annually. The main objective of the visit of Dilawar Syed will be to improve business to business interaction between the two countries. There is a need to hold business conferences in the United States and Pakistan where the entrepreneurs from both the countries can work on joint projects. It is a good development that in the last two years Pakistan's exports to the United States have saw an increase, specifically in textile sector. Pakistan and the United States enjoy strong bilateral relations and have great potential to enhance cooperation in various fields. The regional peace, stability and recent developments in the region require strong Pak-US relations. I am optimistic that in the future Pak-US relations will show an upward trajectory.