- Diplomatic functions in KP have been transferred to the embassy in Islamabad.
- The United States says policy priorities in Pakistan remain unchanged.
- Engagement with KP officials and communities must continue.
The US State Department announced the gradual closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, as the move reflects a “commitment to ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel.”
The State Department, in an official statement, also announced the transfer of responsibility for diplomatic engagement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the US Embassy in Islamabad.
He added that the decision reflects a “commitment to ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel and improving resource management.”
Despite this closure, Washington has stressed that its political priorities in Pakistan remain unchanged.
“Even as our physical presence in Peshawar evolves, the administration’s policy priorities in Pakistan remain unchanged,” the statement said.
He said the United States will continue to collaborate with officials and communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to promote economic ties, strengthen regional security and advance mutual interests.
“We will continue to engage meaningfully with the people and leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to foster economic ties, promote regional security, and advance the interests of the American people.”
The department added that the U.S. Mission in Pakistan will continue its diplomatic work through its remaining posts in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, reaffirming its commitment to the broader U.S.-Pakistan relationship.
“The Department, through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, remains committed to advancing U.S.-Pakistan relations through our remaining diplomatic posts in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.”
