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US Digital Diplomat visits Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Alec Ross, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s top “Digital Diplomat,” is visiting Pakistan this week to share his experiences on the use of technology and fostering innovation with members of the Pakistani government including Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar.
Ross, who serves as Senior Advisor for Innovation to Secretary Clinton, was invited to Pakistan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to discuss areas of common interest at the intersection of technology and foreign policy. During his visit, Ross also will meet with young Pakistani educators, innovators, business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the role of innovation in the future of Pakistan.
“I am very pleased to be able to visit and exchange views with a diverse group of Pakistanis, all of whom share a commitment to a peaceful and prosperous future,” said Ross.
“Pakistan produces great engineers and entrepreneurs. Every time I travel to Silicon Valley, I meet someone from Pakistan. This can be a key to Pakistan’s future.”
At the Department of State, Ross is tasked with maximizing the potential of technology and innovation in service of America’s diplomatic goals.

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