Senator Ed Markey visits Shahid Khan to acknowledge WorldBoston’s Middle East peace efforts

BOSTON: US Senator Edward J Markey visited the residence of Shahid Khan, a member of the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of Boston (WorldBoston), on Wednesday to publicly acknowledge the organisation’s work in fostering dialogue and peaceful solutions in the Middle East.

The visit convened leading civic and community figures to highlight WorldBoston’s programming, convenings, and outreach that encourage cross-cultural understanding and diplomatic engagement.

Participants included Chairman James De Vellis, President Joe Haynes, CEO Sarah Sibley, Mayor Charlies Satistky, and community leaders Mehreen and Manzar Khudadad, Peter Teng, Rick Arrowood, Muzammil Nazir, Masood Shaikh, and Jamshed Khan.

“Organisations like WorldBoston play an essential role in building the relationships and mutual understanding needed for durable peace,” Senator Markey said. “I’m grateful to Shahid Khan and WorldBoston’s leadership for their commitment to constructive dialogue and community-based diplomacy.”

Shahid Khan expressed appreciation for the recognition. “We are honoured by Senator Markey’s visit and value his acknowledgement of WorldBoston’s work. Civic engagement and respectful exchange remain crucial to advancing a just and lasting peace in the region,” he said.

James De Vellis, Chairman of WorldBoston, added that the organisation’s mission is to convene voices from across communities, sectors, and perspectives. “Today’s gathering underscores the shared responsibility we have to support dialogue and diplomacy,” he said.