ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi hosted a special luncheon in honor of United States Consul General Thomas Eckert and members of the consulate’s diplomatic staff at his residence here on Monday. During the meeting, both sides discussed Pakistan-US bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest. Detailed deliberations were held on the regional situation, particularly the law and order scenario in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, promotion of sports activities, …
Governor KP, US Consul General, discuss bilateral ties and sister city initiative
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi hosted a special luncheon in honor of United States Consul General Thomas Eckert and members of the consulate’s diplomatic staff at his residence here on Monday.
During the meeting, both sides discussed Pakistan-US bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest. Detailed deliberations were held on the regional situation, particularly the law and order scenario in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, promotion of sports activities, and progress on the initiative to declare Peshawar and New York as sister cities.
The Governor expressed concern over the reported proposal to close the US Consulate General in Peshawar, saying that the consulate serves as an important diplomatic facilitation center for the people and government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He emphasized that its services should continue and urged the US Consul General to take up the matter with the US Embassy and Congress.
Welcoming the decision to designate Peshawar and New York as sister cities, the participants agreed that the initiative should be implemented at the earliest so that people from both regions could benefit from each other’s experiences and opportunities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor highlighted the importance of promoting sports activities, saying that the development of playgrounds is essential for ensuring peace and progress in any region.
He added that police and security forces were actively performing their duties to maintain law and order in the province.
The US Consul General appreciated the Governor’s vision for the sister city initiative and said that work was underway between the governments of New York and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in this regard.
He reiterated that the US government and people were committed to advancing partnership initiatives aimed at the development and prosperity of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Thomas Eckert also thanked the Governor for the warm hospitality and the luncheon hosted in honor of the visiting delegation.
