US Senator Edward Markey Visited Shahid Khan’s Residence
On April 8, 2026, 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), to publicly thank the organization for its sustained work promoting dialogue and peaceful solutions in the Middle East.
The visit brought together leading civic and community figures including Chairman James De Vellis; President Joe Haynes; CEO Sarah Sibley; Mayor Charlies Satistky; community leaders Mehreen and Manzar Khudadad; Peter Teng; Rick Arrowood; Muzammil Nazir; Masood Shaikh; and Jamshed Khan.
Senator Markey emphasized the importance of organizations like WorldBoston in building relationships and mutual understanding needed for durable peace. Shahid Khan expressed appreciation for Senator Markey’s recognition of WorldBoston’s work, while James De Vellis highlighted the shared responsibility to support dialogue and diplomacy.