Islamabad, 21 November 2021 (TDI): On Wednesday, the United States of America’s Embassy in Pakistan celebrated the third annual ‘Locally Employed Staff and Foreign Service National Recognition Day.’
The United States Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad, Angela Aggeler, delivered the keynote address at the occasion. The event was arranged to honor diligent services of the local and foreign staff working at the US Embassy in Pakistan.
While giving her remarks, Angela Aggeler expressed immense gratitude to the Embassy’s Pakistani and foreign employees. She commended the staff for their innumerable contributions towards Washington’s diplomatic mission in Pakistan.
On Nov 17, we celebrated third annual Locally Employed Staff & Foreign Service National Recognition Day! On this special occasion, Chargé d’affaires a.i. Angela Aggeler thanked Mission Pakistani staff for their service and immeasurable contributions to our diplomatic mission. pic.twitter.com/9XLJHOSZi7
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) November 19, 2021
Moreover, the ceremony aimed at boosting the morale of employees and bringing out their utmost potential. The warm gesture was profoundly welcomed by the Embassy staff.
US-Pakistan Bilateral Relations
The United States formally established diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1947. The two states share a long history of cooperation in various fields. These include the sectors of health, defense, economy, security, agriculture, and education.
In economic terms, the two sides provide exceptional business and investment opportunities to enhance their bilateral relations.
The US has also exhibited a goal to help improvise civil security conditions in Pakistan. For instance, the US recently collaborated with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to inaugurate a Police Training Center in Shahkas.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Washington has greatly assisted Pakistan by donating millions of vaccines to the country. The recent donation arrived last week in Islamabad comprising 1,557,270 Pfizer vaccines.
With regards to defense, the US and Pakistan have recently carried out joint naval exercises in the Arabian Sea to strengthen their security relations. Moreover, both states share a goal of bringing peace and stability to South Asia.