June 26, 2009
Source: BBC New
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8122026.stm
The US State Department has appointed its first Special Representative to Muslim Communities.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Farah Pandith would play a leading role in US efforts to "engage Muslims around the world".
She said Ms Pandith, who was born in Indian-administered Kashmir, would bring years of experience to the role.
The appointment is part of President Barack Obama's attempts to improve relations with the Muslim world.
Mrs Clinton said Ms Pandith "sees her personal experience as an illustration of how Muslim immigrants to the US can successfully integrate themselves into American society".