U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome’s Farewell Video Message

ISLAMABAD, JAN 10 (ONLINE): Following is AMBASSADOR BLOME’s message.

As-Salam-o-Alikum! During my time as U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, we have worked with our Pakistani friends to enter a new chapter in our partnership.
Over the last three years, we have worked together to tackle some of the greatest challenges of our time, including overcoming the COVID pandemic and helping millions of people rebuild after 2022’s devastating floods. We created jobs and opportunities that lift people up, and we’ve expanded access to quality health care and education.
From conversations over chai, to Qawwali performances, to the thrill of playing cricket, it has been a joy and a privilege to experience the warmth and hospitality that I have found in every corner of Pakistan. Islamabad has become a home away from home.
In Lahore, I have seen how deeply culture and tradition are woven into the fabric of this historic city. I have walked with farmers in Punjab’s fertile fields, where we’ve brought the best of American technology and innovation to Pakistan’s energy, water, and agriculture sectors.
And I’ve met some of Pakistan’s brightest young minds, whose determination and creativity continue to inspire me.?
As my time in Pakistan comes to an end, I wanted to visit the City of Lights one last time. Karachi is a city of entrepreneurs – business leaders who are driving the economic future of this country.? We’ve made expanding trade and investment our top priorities as Pakistan works to break free from debt and dependency. And we brought the best of American technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to Pakistan. Together, we can create a more hopeful and prosperous future. Bohat shukriya.
From Gwadar to Gilgit, I’ve had the great privilege of traveling all over this beautiful country, from the stunning peaks of the north to the remarkable heritage sites of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. I’ve witnessed the diversity of Pakistan’s landscapes and its people, and I have experienced the richness of its culture.
It has been an honor to serve as Ambassador of the United States of America to Pakistan. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and hopeful for Pakistan’s future.  Phir Milein Ge.