Clifton, New Jersey Oct 30, 2025 – A significant dinner meeting convened in Closter, New Jersey, hosted by prominent American leaders. The gathering brought together key figures from the United States, Pakistan, and the Middle East for discussions on international cooperation and peace.
Among the notable attendees were Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas); Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan, who chairs the Cabinet Affairs Committee of the Senate of Pakistan; Dr. Gholam Mujtaba, Chairman of the Pakistan Policy Institute USA and an elected Republican Party official in Clifton; John Glidden, the Mayor of Closter; Dr. Munr Kazmir, a Pakistani American and Commissioner of the NJ Lotto Commission; and members of the Closter City Council. Dr. Abdul Karim, slated to be the future Prime Minister of Libya and a former Cabinet Minister of the Libyan Government, also participated, providing crucial insights on reestablishing stability and governance in North Africa.
A Focus on U.S.-Pakistan Dialogue and President Trump’s Contribution to Global Peace
The gathering featured an in-depth discussion on U.S.-Pakistan relations, regional stability, and global security. Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan underscored President Donald J. Trump’s historic role in preventing a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, acknowledging his diplomatic ability to de-escalate one of the most dangerous standoffs in South Asian history.
The Senator conveyed that the Government of Pakistan deeply values President Trump’s intervention in preventing conflict and advocates for his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his efforts toward peace in South Asia and the Middle East. He observed that President Trump’s initiatives have not only lessened hostilities in the Indian subcontinent but also contributed to stability in the Middle East, fostering dialogue among previously adversarial nations.
Acknowledgments Exchanged and Partnerships Strengthened
During the evening, Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan presented Congressman Ron Estes with an official shield from the Senate of Pakistan, recognizing his leadership and continued engagement with the Pakistani American community. Congressman Estes, a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, was lauded for his commitment to fostering cooperative policies that bolster bilateral understanding.
In a symbolic gesture of goodwill, Congressman Estes presented a cap associated with President Donald Trump as a souvenir from the U.S. President, which Senator Hassan warmly received, and all present appreciated.
Mayor John Glidden of Closter proclaimed October 27, 2025, as “Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan Day” in the City of Closter. The mayor commended the senator’s diplomatic endeavors to strengthen relations between the United States and Pakistan, recalling his own experience as a U.S. Air Force pilot stationed in Pakistan after the Vietnam War. Four members of the City Council signed a City Declaration of Recognition to support this honor.
A Vision for Regional Collaboration and Peace
Representing the Pakistani American community, Dr. Gholam Mujtaba, Chairman of the Pakistan Policy Institute USA, highlighted Pakistan’s geostrategic importance as a gateway connecting South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia. He emphasized Pakistan’s critical role in counterterrorism, peacekeeping, and regional connectivity, noting that trust and cooperation between Washington and Islamabad have been positively revitalized following Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent visit to the White House at President Trump’s invitation.
Dr. Mujtaba proposed that Congressman Ron Estes head a future bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation to Pakistan and the Middle East, involving members of the Pakistan Policy Institute USA, to foster a cooperative framework for regional peace, trade development, and post-conflict reconstruction. Congressman Estes conveyed his support for such an initiative, acknowledging Pakistan’s strategic significance in ensuring global stability.
Congressional Invitation from the Senate
At the conclusion of the gathering, Dr. Mujtaba formally extended an invitation from the Senate of Pakistan for Congressman Ron Estes to visit Pakistan, an invitation endorsed by Deputy Chairman Senator Syedaal Khan Nasir. The Congressman courteously accepted, and details of the official visit are to be announced subsequently.
Regarding the Pakistan Policy Institute USA
The Pakistan Policy Institute USA operates as a Washington-based think tank dedicated to fostering stronger U.S.-Pakistan relations through policy research, dialogue, and strategic cooperation. The Institute provides a platform for policymakers, academics, and diaspora leaders to cultivate mutual understanding and partnership between the two countries. It should be noted that this institute is not a lobbying firm.
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