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“The relationship between the United States and India is also deeply personal when you think of the contributions day-in and day-out that Indian-Americans make to the life of our nation”, said vice president Mike Pence. Continue reading Vice President Mike Pence: US-India relationship has never been stronger, the best is yet to come
If he is elected president, Kamala Devi Harris “will be the first Indian-American vice president in the history of the United States of America”, Joe Biden gushed in a prerecorded message designed to court the highly educated and affluent Indian-American community ahead of the November election. Continue reading Joe Biden extols Indian-Americans as “pillars” of the country for their courage and sacrifices
Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu said, “The United States and India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder and face all the problems whether it is on the terrorism front or on the Jihadi culture which is invading the world over”. Continue reading India’s envoy to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, presents credentials to President Trump
Reflecting on the progress and potential of India-US ties at a farewell reception held in his honor, hosted by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla told leaders in the corporate sector that he is taking back with him “some very significant lessons learned, best practices, very good memories of a relationship” which he believes “is one of the most important if not the most important for us”. Continue reading USIBC hosts outgoing Indian envoy, incoming Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Addressing reporters at the State Department following the 2019 US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, “We care deeply and always will about protecting minorities, protecting religious rights everywhere”. Continue reading Mike Pompeo has muted response to India’s amended citizenship act
Sundar Pichai, the Indian-American chief executive of internet giant Google, was conferred with the Global Leadership Award at the India Ideas Summit and 44th Annual Meeting of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) held in Washington, DC. Continue reading Google CEO Sundar Pichai conferred with 2019 Global Leadership Award
Referring to the popular BJP election slogan, ‘Modi hai toh mumkin hai’ in the context of ironing out trade differences, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo professed, “Modi makes it possible”. Continue reading Mike Pompeo touts advancing “special partnership” with India, ahead of visit
Bipartisan US lawmakers have pledged strong congressional support for the relationship with India while extolling the contributions of Indian-Americans. Continue reading US lawmakers advocate strong ties with India, salute Indian-American community
In a press conference call, Ivanka Trump said, “I am incredibly excited to be visiting India next week for the eighth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)”. Continue reading Ivanka Trump sees Global Entrepreneurship Summit as testament to a strong India-US friendship
Addressing the 20th Annual Legislative Conference organized by the Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC), Senator Chuck Schumer said, “When I wrote the immigration bill, there is a special provision to allow more Indians to come to America”. Continue reading US lawmakers laud Indian-American community at Senate Luncheon hosted by Indian American Friendship Council