Dimapur, Aug. 13 (EMN): Melinda Pavek has assumed the post of Consul General of the United States of America for the Kolkata Consular District as of August 12, succeeding former Consul General, Patti Hoffman.
An update informed that the consul general would be responsible for advancing US-India relations in the consular jurisdiction covering West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim and the seven Northeastem states.
"I am honored to be representing the United States of America in East and Northeast India," said Consul General Pavek.
Prior to her arrival in Kolkata, Pavek was the Counselor for Science, Innovation and Development at the US Embassy in Tokyo, it said.