The United States Consul General in Lahore, Kristin K Hawkins, underlined the lasting and historical relations between Pakistan and the United States, highlighting continuous cooperation in agriculture, education, trade and cultural preservation. Addressing the Express PK Press Club, Hawkins noted that agricultural experts from the two countries work together to meet the challenges facing the farmers in South and the United States.
"Beyond agriculture, there are bilateral programs that allow the two nations to support each other in trade and other sectors," She said. Hawkins underlined the commitment of the United States to support young people from Pakistan through education. Since its creation in 2004, the program of English access microscholars has enabled more than 27,000 Pakistani students – more than 6,000 from Punjab – to receive modern educational opportunities.
"Our goal is to prepare students to contribute to a sure future and prosperous for the two countries," She added. Over the past two years, more than 1,000 new students have been enrolled in the Punjab access program, including more than 400 in the cities of southern Punjab. Speaking of cultural preservation, Hawkins said that the United States had supported around 35 projects in Pakistan as part of the cultural preservation fund. These include historical sites such as the emblematic Ghanta Ghar of Multan and various sanctuaries. She also underlined the creation of 19 corners of Lincoln through Pakistan to extend educational and technological resources.
