Washington – The United States announced this Wednesday the closure of the consulate general in Peshawar, Pakistan, due to the risk to the security of diplomatic personnel. The State Department has explained in a statement that there will be a “gradual closure” that will transfer diplomatic relations with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the US embassy in Islamabad. US authorities have indicated that the decision responds to the need to protect diplomatic personnel and ensure the safe operation of their missions in the Asian country, where an increase in instability has been recorded in recent months.
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The State Department has reiterated that the safety of its citizens and officials abroad is a priority, especially in areas where risks linked to regional conflicts, terrorism, and internal unrest persist. In that context, Washington has maintained constant reviews of its consular operations in different parts of the world, adjusting staffing levels and protection measures when deemed necessary.
