Natalie Baker says American innovation can help modernise Pakistan's farm sector while boosting trade and investmentA photo of farmers working on their crop in Pakistan. “American agricultural innovation can help advance Pakistan’s efforts to modernise and facilitate technology integration by its agricultural sector while creating new commercial opportunities for both countries,” the US diplomat said while addressing the webinar. She highlighted that in 2025, US exports to Pakistan soared over $1.5 billion in agricultural and related goods. The webinar also served as a preview of the US Department of Commerce's Certified Agricultural Technologies Trade Mission to Pakistan, scheduled for October 26-30, and led by the BCIU. Inviting American companies to explore opportunities in Pakistan's agricultural technology and food processing sectors, Natalie described support for US businesses seeking to invest in Pakistan as “a core priority” for the embassy.