Ambassador
Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry was invited to speak at three prestigious Universities in
Boston -- Boston University (BU), Tufts University and Northeastern University (NEU),
says a press release received from Embassy
of Pakistan Washington here today.
At Boston University (BU), the
Ambassador engaged in a frank discussion with the faculty members and opinion
makers on the future of Pak-US relations. The event was organized and hosted by
Prof. Adil Najam, Dean of Pardee School of Global Studies at BU.
At Tufts, Admiral James Stavridis,
Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy warmly welcomed Ambassador
Chaudhry to his alma mater. The Ambassador made a short presentation
on 'Security and Stability in South Asia' followed by a candid discussion,
attended by a select gathering of security fellows and faculty. The event was
organized by Prof. Richard Shultz, Director of International Security Studies
Program at the Fletcher School.
Ambassador Chaudhry's speaking
engagement at Northeastern University was attended by students of both BU and
NEU besides faculty. Prof. Gavin Shatkin introduced the Ambassador to the
audience and Prof. Mai'a Cross moderated the event. Prof. Jose
Buscaglia, Dean of Center for International Affairs and World Cultures was the
host.
During a visit to Boston Globe, the
Ambassador was received by the Globe's Editorial-Page Editor Ms. Ellen Clegg.
They exchanged views on Pak-US relations.
Besides engagement with Academia,
the Ambassador also met Pakistani-Americans at an event jointly hosted by
Honorary CGs in Boston and Connecticut Mr. Barry Hoffman and Mr. Shahid
Khan.
The visit was part of Ambassador's
outreach to US Academia aimed at projecting the true image of a vibrant
Pakistan and at promoting friendly relations between Pakistan and the United
States spanning over the last seven decades.
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