The United States Acting Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie A Baker has met with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad.

The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including the promotion of bilateral cooperation, trade, and foreign investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Ambassador Baker expressed deep condolences over the recent terrorist attack on a school bus in Balochistan, which resulted in the tragic death of innocent children.

She extended her sympathies to the bereaved families and condemned the attack.

Discussions also included the enhancement of trade relations and investment in KP’s mineral sector, with the Governor highlighting the province’s vast potential in marble, granite, and other valuable minerals.

He invited American investors to explore these opportunities and emphasized the need for international partnerships, particularly in the tourism and natural resources sectors.

Both sides underscored the importance of educational and cultural exchange, particularly through technical and vocational scholarships for KP’s youth, and providing global exposure to the province’s talented young athletes, including potential opportunities in the United States.