ISLAMABAD – A ceremony to mark the opening of a new consular facility,offices and residences was held at the US embassy in Islamabad.
US Ambassador David Hale, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of StateAlice Wells and Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Project DirectorTracy Thomas participated in the observance.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Hale said the new embassy provides amodern and environmentally sustainable platform for diplomacy between ourtwo nations.
He said it represents an enduring American commitment to the Pakistanipeople.
Since work began in 2011, over 10,000 people have contributed 30 millionwork hours to complete the project, which added 24 billion rupees to thelocal economy through employment opportunities and the use of localproducts.