Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Meets Vice President Joe Biden in Maryland
Conveyed Goodwill message of the leader of MQM Altaf Husain to the Vice President
Demand to Allow Access of Pakistani Products to the American Markets also Submitted to VP

Communication & Media Cell, MQM USA; Maryland; July 22, 2010: The former federal minister and the Patron-in-Chief of MQM North America met the Vice President of America Joe Biden in Maryland the other day. The meeting took place in a gathering organized by the Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley for the Democratic Party members that was attended by the Patron-in-Chief on a special invitation and where the Vice President was the guest of honor. During the meeting Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui had a one-to-one exchange of views with the Vice President and conveyed the goodwill message of the leader of MQM Mr. Altaf Hussain to Mr. Biden. The Vice President also expressed the same sentiments for the leader of MQM Mr. Altaf Hussain. In this meeting Dr. Siddiqui urged the Vice President to understand Pakistan’s sacrifices in the struggle against extremism. The Patron-in-Chief also stressed on the VP that the financial assistance to Pakistan in the form of financial aid cannot bring any results unless it is accompanied by the bilateral enhanced trade relationship between the two countries and the free access of Pakistani products to the American markets. The Vice president reassured the Patron-in-Chief of MQM North America that the US Government very clearly understands the needs of Pakistan and its people and it also appreciates the sacrifices Pakistan and its people made during the war against terrorism and extremism. The Vice President also said that the recent visit of the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was with full authorities conferred in her to understand the needs of Pakistan and its people and the financial package submitted by Ms. Clinton will definitely address many concerns Pakistan and its people have. Mr. Biden also hoped that in near future the trade ties between the two countries will foster further strength and will prosper more. The Patron-in Chief MQM North America Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui also apprised the VP of the stance of MQM on the terrorism in Pakistan and its efforts against it. In the meantime Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui also met with the Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley and the Mayor of Baltimore Stephanie Rawlings and exchanged views on topics of mutual interests.