At an event organized by the Sonia Shah Organization in Chicago, Pakistan’s Consul General Zaman Mehdi presented Mayor Brandon Johnson with a Made in-Pakistan football as a symbol of Pakistan United States friendship.
Speaking on the occasion, the consul general said Pakistan made footballs reflect the skill, craftsmanship and enterprise for which Pakistan is recognized around the world. He said they also represent the power of sport to bring people and communities together.
He also highlighted the shared aspirations connecting Chicagoland and the wider Midwest region with communities across Pakistan, including hopes for wider opportunities for children, the importance of education, dignity of work, inclusion and service, and the role of Pakistani Americans as a living bridge between the two countries.
The consul general thanked Mayor Brandon Johnson for his warm engagement and for marking the enduring friendship between Pakistan and the United States.
