Fauzia Janjua, a Pakistani-American woman who was elected to the town mayorship in New Jersey, stated that she would want to travel to Pakistan and show the world its breathtaking natural beauty.
Janjua, an American of Pakistani heritage, was the first Muslim woman to hold the position in thirty-six years.
Her remarks follow Ambassador Masood Khan’s invitation to Pakistan for the recently elected mayor of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, as well as businesses and entrepreneurs from her district, with the intention of connecting them with their Pakistani counterparts.
With origins in Chakwal, Janjua will be traveling with her sons, who are eager to see Pakistani culture. She expressed her gratitude to the Pakistani people for honoring her accomplishments.
She also expressed her profound appreciation for Pakistani cuisine, music, and meals in a fluent Urdu.
The mayor is very dedicated to doing community service, especially in the fields of prisoner and impoverished kid education. Janjua expressed her delight at being elected and noted that her narrative serves as an example of the ability of one person to have a positive influence on a community.
In a virtual meeting with Ambassador Khan, she declared, “I take deep pride in my Pakistani roots and heritage and my achievement is a commitment to foster inclusivity and diversity between cultures.”
As she reflected on her political career, Janjua emphasized her love of community service, emphasizing that she taught impoverished children and inmates before getting involved in politics.
She continued, “In a divided world, I wanted to build a united community that fosters appreciation and understanding, adding to the rich diversity of Mount Laurel’s community.”
As he congratulated the mayor, Ambassador Khan emphasized the significance of Pakistani Americans in US politics.
“Pakistani Americans are significantly changing the social, political, and economic climate in the United States. He emphasized, “At the moment, ten Assembly members from various states (provinces) are having an impact on both Pakistan and the US.
“Your election represents the increasing integration of diverse cultures into the fabric of American politics and the growing diversity in American political leadership,” stated Khan.
Ambassador Khan emphasized the importance of economic collaboration between Washington and Islamabad, saying, “There is a huge potential for bilateral investment between two countries, so you can build trade and economic bridges between Pakistan and the US.”
The Pakistani envoy also spoke with the town of Mount Laurel about the potential for a sister city relationship with Chakwal, Pakistan.
Mayor Janjua would be happy to support this partnership.
“Pakistan as a whole is proud of you, and both Pakistan and the US are celebrating your success.” You are a builder of bridges between two nations,” Ambassador Khan continued.
