Under the theme "Creating Lifelong Partnerships," recently returned participants of the US Mission's professional-level exchange programs gathered for a New Alumni Conference in Islamabad on Saturday. The conference, hosted by the Pakistan-US Alumni Network (PUAN), introduced over 120 exchange program alumni from across Pakistan to other US Mission programs which will support their ongoing professional development.
Ambassador Paul Jones, US Chargé d'affaires and Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training and Minister for National History and Literary Heritage Shafqat Mahmood delivered the keynote remarks. Minister Mahmood reflected fondly on the years he spent in the United States participating in academic and professional exchanges.
Ambassador Jones highlighted the positive impact of US government-funded exchange programs on the careers of Pakistani students and professionals, as well as on Pakistan-US relations. "This year, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of PUAN, whose mission is to build connections and promote understanding between the people of Pakistan and the United States.-PR