US embassy opens another Lincoln Corner at AJK University

Newswire

Muzaffarabad: The US Embassy in Islamabad and the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir this week formally solidified their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish another Lincoln Corner in the university.

The MoU paved the way for the establishment of the state-of-the-art Lincoln Corner at the King Abdullah Campus (KAC) of the university for duration of two years.

The MoU was signed by Tina Malone, Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the US Embassy, and Registrar of UAJK Prof Dr Ghulam Murtaza Qureshi, at a ceremony held at the KAC. The ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr Cynthia Nicholas, Regional Public Engagement Specialist, officials from the US Embassy, Deans, Principal Officers, and a large number of UAJK faculty members and students.

Tina Malone emphasized the enduring friendship between Pakistan and the US. She underscored the contributions of Pakistani Americans to the development of the US and commended programs like Lincoln Corners for fostering strong people-to-people ties.

She expressed her deep appreciation for the partnership with UAJK and commended the university’s management, faculty, and students for their commitment to strengthening ties with the US Embassy. She also expressed her delight at the natural beauty of Kashmir and the privilege of visiting Muzaffarabad during her first-ever trip outside Islamabad.

In his speech, Registrar Prof Dr Ghulam Murtaza referred to the inauguration of the Lincoln Corner at King Abdullah Campus as a momentous occasion and expressed profound gratitude to the US Embassy for entertaining UAJK’s request to open another Corner at KAC. Dr Murtaza highlighted the original Lincoln Corner established in the city campus in 2007 as a beacon of knowledge and mutual understanding that has connected UAJK to the world, particularly the US.