Munter highlights US initiatives in K-P, FATA

Says million-dollar projects are in progress for rebuilding region’s infrastructure and livelihood.

PESHAWAR: While highlighting the importance of Pakistan-US relations particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata), US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter said many million-dollar projects were in progress for rebuilding region’s infrastructure and livelihood.  

During his visit to the province, Munter met K-P Governor Masood Kausar, Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti, and Chief Secretary Ghulam Dastagir Khan apart from students and members of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KPCCI).

Munter stated that the US looks forward to “re-engaging with the Pakistani government at the appropriate time, with a new focus based on realistic expectations and founded on mutual respect.”

The US Ambassador to Pakistan gave his assurance that there was much more room for expansion in Pakistan-US trade, and that the US was committed towards creating opportunities for K-P businesspeople.

He also stated that his country pledges to provide greater educational and economic opportunities to the locals.

“We are working together with your leadership in this regard and are very proud of the partnership we share with the government at the national, provincial, and city level.  It is an enduring relationship that we are building here in the Fata and K-P,” Munter said.