Lahore, 20 April 2023 (TDI): The Lahore Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International recently hosted an Iftar event, which was attended by the Consul General (CG) of Pakistan to Chicago, Tariq Karim.
During his remarks, CG Karim highlighted the rapidly growing trade and economy of Pakistan and emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation under the Lahore-Chicago Sister City arrangement.
Moreover, CG Karim expressed his gratitude to the Lahore Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International for organizing the Iftar event and providing a platform for strengthening people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and the Midwest.
Also, he highlighted the great potential for enhancing trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States (US).
He noted that Pakistan’s economy has great potential for investment in various sectors, including agriculture, information technology, and energy.
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CG Karim also emphasized the importance of cultural and educational exchanges between Pakistan and the US.
He noted that such exchanges not only help to promote mutual understanding and respect but also provide opportunities for young people to gain exposure to different cultures and broaden their horizons.
He expressed his hope that the cities’ arrangement would serve as a platform for enhancing such exchanges.
About Lahore-Chicago Sister City relationship
For the information, the Lahore Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International is a non-profit organization that aims to promote cultural, educational, and economic ties between Lahore and Chicago.
The Sister City relationship between both cities was established in 2007 and has since led to numerous exchanges and collaborations between the two cities.
The Iftar event was attended by a large number of members of the Pakistani-American community as well as representatives from various sectors, including business, education, and government.
The event provided an opportunity for the attendees to network and exchange ideas on how to further enhance cooperation between Pakistan and the US.
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In a nutshell, Karim’s emphasis on trade and economic ties, as well as people-to-people contacts and cultural exchanges, underscored the importance of the Lahore-Chicago Sister City arrangement as a platform for enhancing ties between the two countries.
