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Nagaland: US Consul visits Kohima ahead of Hornbill Festival

Dimapur, Oct 29 (UNI) Consul at the Consulate General of the United States of America in Kolkata, Noah Hogan, paid a courtesy visit to Kohima deputy commissioner B Henok Buchem.
During the visit on Wednesday, Hogan briefed Buchen on the upcoming planned visit of the US Ambassador to Nagaland for the Hornbill Festival, an official report said today.
During the meeting, Hogan said the US Consulate General in Kolkata oversees a vast jurisdiction covering Jharkhand, Bihar, and the entire Northeast India region, primarily focusing on the welfare and safety of American citizens visiting these areas.
He explained that the core objective of his visit is proactive engagement-building essential networks, establishing key contacts, and identifying critical resources such as local hospitals, lawyers, and doctors.
This preparation ensures American citizens can receive swift, coordinated assistance from local government during unforeseen emergencies.
In their brief interaction, Buchem and Hogan discussed visa application processes and explored opportunities to collaborate closely on various areas of mutual interest.
Acknowledging their deep-rooted historical ties, Buchem thanked the Consul for the visit and highlighted the transformative contributions of American missionaries in the 19th century, particularly in reshaping Nagaland's social and educational fabric.
Buchem expressed strong optimism that both sides would continue to nurture and carry forward this shared bond to foster future growth and regional prosperity.
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