KARACHI: Newly-appointed US Consul General of Karachi Conrad Tribble assured his role to reinforce Washington’s commitment to further strengthen economic and bilateral ties with Islamabad. 
His statement came after his visit to Mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah where he paid respects to founder of the nation.
Tribble, who assumed charge of his office in metropolis, also laid floral wreath at mausoleum and signed guestbook on behalf of people of United States.
“It is great honour to be here at Mazaar-e-Quaid to pay my respects and commemorate legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. My visit today reaffirms importance of strong and enduring relationship between United States and Pakistan. 
“I am also reminded of Jinnah’s vision of unified, democratic Pakistan, one in which equality, social justice and economic opportunity prevail, something both our nations hold dear and continue to perfect through our many areas of cooperation,” US diplomat said. 
Following wreath laying, Tribble also visited tombs of Pakistan’s first Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan and Quaid-i-Azam’s sister Fatima Jinnah. He toured adjoining museum to better understand life of Jinnah and see artefacts connected to his life.  “I am here to reinforce US government’s commitment to further strengthen our economic ties, explore ways to broaden our bilateral trade, boost investment and help create conditions for expanded inclusive entrepreneurship and educational opportunities,” he remarked. 
Before assuming charge as Consul General, Tribble served as US Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’affaires from 2020-2023 in Madrid, Spain.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 25 2023

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