Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh on Friday met Congressman Brian Mast, the new Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Rep. Brian Mast of Florida, an Army veteran, was voted as the head of House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday by the House Republican Steering Committee. In his tweet, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed wrote, “Pleased to meet with Rep. Brian Mast – an energetic leader – recently selected as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. We had an optimistic discussion on strengthening bilateral ties through deeper economic engagement. Explored prospects and avenues of furthering Pak-US cooperation and partnership in the evolving global scenario.” “Recognizing the geo-political and geo-economic significance of Pakistan, the Hon. Congressman said, “Cooperation is the best way forward,” stated the Ambassador. “Wished him all the best every step of the way in this important new role,” he said.