Dimapur: Noah Hogan, consul at the US Consulate General in Kolkata, paid a courtesy visit to Kohima deputy commissioner B Henok Buchem, an official report said on Thursday.During the visit on Wednesday, Hogan briefed Buchem on the upcoming planned visit of the US ambassador to Nagaland for the Hornbill Festival.Hogan said the Kolkata consulate’s jurisdiction covers Jharkhand, Bihar and the entire northeast, with a focus on the welfare and safety of American citizens visiting the region.He said 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 US citizens can receive swift, coordinated assistance from local govt during unforeseen emergencies.The two also discussed visa application processes and explored areas of mutual interest.Buchem thanked Hogan for the visit and highlighted the contribution of American missionaries in the 19th century to Nagaland’s social and educational development.He expressed hope that both sides would continue to nurture and carry forward this shared bond to foster future growth and regional prosperity.
