The below is attributable to Spokesperson Clayton M. McCleskey:

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant to the Administrator Greg Huger for the Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan in support of the Administration's South Asia Strategy, and to India to discuss regional trade opportunities.

In the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Huger met with business leaders in the Pakistani diaspora community to discuss partnership opportunities in private sector areas in Pakistan, such as hospitality, IT, and healthcare.

Mr. Huger also traveled to Pakistan to meet with organizations to support inclusive private sector-led economic growth, especially in the areas of youth employment, recruitment, and training.

Finally, Mr. Huger traveled to India, meeting with private sector leaders in New Delhi and Mumbai to discuss opportunities to strengthen regional trade and partner with USAID in Afghanistan.