ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy here signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Karakorum International University (KIU) to establish a Lincoln Corner in Gilgit.
The LoI was signed, during a virtual ceremony, by Ray Castillo, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs at the Embassy and Professor Dr. Attaullah Shah, VC of KIU. Speaking on the occasion Ray Castillo stated: “I want to express our excitement and deep appreciation to the University and the Gilgit community at large for your support for this major initiative, which will strengthen the friendship between our countries for years to come.”
According to US Embassy construction of Lincoln Corner Gilgit is anticipated to commence later this summer. Lincoln Corner Gilgit will be a state-of-the-art facility located in KIU’s Central Library, providing access to the latest technologies, including a 3-D printer, virtual reality equipment, and computing resources, as well as an array of contemporary books, magazines, and electronic resources.
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PSI It may be recalled that not very long ago the (then) US Ambassador David Hale and the (then) Sindh CM Syed Qaim Ali Shah had inaugurated the Lincoln Corner at the Port City’s Liaquat Memorial Library. That has been serving as the flagship Lincoln Corner in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion Ambassador Hale stated: “Lincoln Corners are places where Pakistanis can connect with and learn about American culture and values, access information, and enjoy contemporary English-language books. We make these investments because we firmly believe that investing in education strengthens our relationship, builds friendship between our peoples, and fosters stability, prosperity, and opportunity”.
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PS II: Lincoln Corners are partnerships between the US Mission to Pakistan and eminent Pakistani institutions like universities, public libraries, and cultural centers. They connect Pakistani youth and emerging leaders to the United States through educational and thematic programs and peer-reviewed collections of information resources related to American culture, history, and international relations. Lincoln Corners events are hosted in person and online and are free and open to the public.
