NEW YORK, June 15(ABC): Pakistan’s newly appointed ambassador to Washington, Masood Khan, met United States (US) President Joe Biden Wednesday morning in Washington, reported.
“Sardar Masood Khan, Pakistan Ambassador to the United States, visited the White House to meet and greet President Joe Biden and have an official photograph with him which is an established tradition in Washington DC,” read a statement from the Pakistani embassy in the US.
During the meeting, US President Joe Biden and Ambassador Sardar Masood had a brief conversation on building a strong basis to move US-Pakistan ties forward.
According to the statement, 46 other ambassadors of different countries also attended the meeting to have an official photograph with the US President one by one. Due to COVID restrictions, they were also unable to meet US President Joe Biden.
As per the traditions of the US government, following the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington, a ceremony is held at the White House where the new envoy presents their credentials which also conforms to their appointment.