Mr. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, visited the headquarters of SpaceX, a leading American aerospace and technology company, in Los Angeles. He was accompanied by Mr. Asim Ali Khan, Consul General of Pakistan in Los Angeles, and other officials of the Consulate.
During the visit, the Ambassador received a briefing on the ongoing discussions regarding potential collaboration between Pakistan and SpaceX, particularly in relation to the Starlink satellite internet project and broader satellite technologies.
The Pakistan delegation was warmly welcomed at SpaceX Headquarters by the Vice President of Starlink Global Business Operations and the Director of Global Business Development, who highlighted how Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite infrastructure and SpaceX’s commercial capabilities could support Pakistan’s digital transformation. The discussion focused on expanding broadband access and strengthening national connectivity, especially in underserved and remote regions of Pakistan.
A guided tour of the SpaceX facility provided the delegation with valuable insights into the company’s cutting-edge innovations in space and telecommunications technologies.
Ambassador Sheikh emphasized the transformative potential of Starlink’s services for bridging Pakistan’s digital divide and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting innovation-led development through strategic international partnerships. He appreciated the constructive dialogue and expressed hope that continued engagement would lead to tangible cooperation in space technology, digital infrastructure, and commercial innovation.
The engagement with SpaceX forms part of Ambassador Sheikh’s broader engagement in California, focused on strengthening technological and economic ties between the private sectors of Pakistan and the United States.
Los Angeles
20 May 2025
