Scott Urbom assumes role as US consul general in Karachi

KARACHI: Scott Urbom has officially taken on the role of consul general at the US Consulate General in Karachi, underscoring the ongoing US-Pakistan diplomatic relationship, according to a statement issued by the consulate on Tuesday.

Urbom brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He served most recently as office director in the Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, overseeing bilateral relations between the United States and multiple countries in this region, an official statement read.

Prior assignments include deputy director of the Office of Korean Affairs; deputy political chief at the American Institute in Taiwan; and DPRK Unit Chief in the Office of Korean Affairs.

His diverse foreign assignments include posts in Beijing, China; Bridgetown, Barbados; and Kyiv, Ukraine.

Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Urbom contributed to global education by teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kazakhstan. He holds a degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and master's degrees from Harvard University and the National War College.

He and his wife Sonia, a teacher and retired US diplomat, have two daughters in college.

The diplomat begins his role as consul general by marking the 77th anniversary of US-Pakistan diplomatic relations, with the goal of strengthening the strong bilateral ties between the United States and Pakistan.

He emphasises the importance of increased economic investment, trade cooperation, and the Green Alliance framework.

This strategic partnership is designed to provide mutual benefits for both nations and to enhance people-to-people ties between the citizens of the United States and those in Sindh and Balochistan, as per the statement.