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‘Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost’: Eric Garcetti bids farewell as US Ambassador to India | Latest News India

‘Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost’: Eric Garcetti bids farewell as US Ambassador to India | Latest News India

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Outgoing US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, reflected on his tenure in a farewell message, emphasising the strong ties built between the two nations during his tenure as the 26th US envoy. Outgoing US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti.(PTI) In a video shared on his social media, Garcetti expressed his deep connection to India, a country he first visited as a child and later as a student. He acknowledged the hospitality and warmth shown by the people of India and shared the rich experiences that shaped his time in the country. “As I bid farewell to India after serving as the 26th U.S. Ambassador to this amazing country, my heart is full. You’ve given me a second home, a family of friends, and memories that will last a lifetime. Today, I leave as more than an ambassador—I leave as a lifelong friend and supporter of #USIndiaFWDfortheFuture,” Garcetti wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “My dear India: you’re not just incredible–you’re unforgettable. With love, Eric,” he added. During his tenure in India, Garcetti travelled widely, exploring 28 …

India, US must have ‘honest conversation’ on nuclear cooperation, tariffs: Eric Garcetti | Latest News India

India, US must have ‘honest conversation’ on nuclear cooperation, tariffs: Eric Garcetti | Latest News India

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The Indian government should address the country’s nuclear liability law to drive civil nuclear cooperation with the US following Washington’s removal of restrictions on key Indian atomic entities, outgoing US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Thursday. US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti in New Delhi on January 13. (PTI) Garcetti, who is set to step down this week, appeared to be in agreement with US president-elect Donald Trump’s call for changes in India’s tariff regime, saying in an interview that there is a need for an “honest conversation” between the two countries on this issue. The US Bureau of Industry and Security on Wednesday removed Indian Rare Earths, Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center (IGCAR) and Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) from an ‘Entity List’ to reduce barriers to advanced energy cooperation. The move came in the wake of an announcement by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, during a visit to India on January 6, that Washington would remove regulations preventing cooperation between key Indian nuclear entities and American companies under the 2005 civil nuclear …

US Consulate likely to open in Bengaluru in January 2025: Ambassador Garcetti

US Consulate likely to open in Bengaluru in January 2025: Ambassador Garcetti

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A file image of U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The US is working on its commitment to open a Consulate in Bengaluru next month, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Thursday (December 19, 2024). The US had earlier announced that it will open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Pointing out that the US was the only major country that does not have a consulate in Bengaluru, Garcetti said, “So we’re working very hard on that. I hope to announce some good news in that shortly, we already have the Foreign Commercial Service in Bengaluru… We are committed to seeing our commitment to opening up Bengaluru consulate, hopefully in January.” He made the remarks during an interactive session organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC) here. Political leaders react Welcoming the announcement, Karnataka Minister for IT/BT Priyank Kharge said: “This will be a huge boost for the Karnataka and it will further enhance the economic prowess of the State. It will help strengthen ties between India …

India is still world’s highest tariff major economy, says US ambassador Eric Garcetti | Latest News India

India is still world’s highest tariff major economy, says US ambassador Eric Garcetti | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: India remains the world’s “highest tariff major economy” and New Delhi and Washington should work together to reduce tariffs and make trade more fair, US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Thursday. US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti addresses during a programme on ‘Promise and Prosperity of the US-India Relationship’ organised by the US-India Business Council in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI) Garcetti’s remarks, made at an event organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), came against the backdrop of US president-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that he intends to impose reciprocal tariffs on India because of the country’s high tariffs. “The US could say you [India] might be down 95% from what tariffs used to be, but it’s still the highest tariff major economy in the world, here in India. And too often, there are barriers that take too long and are too arbitrary, and everything from labour to land, as we have too in the US,” Garcetti said. Garcetti pointed to the need for India and the US to jointly tackle the issue …

PM Modi “Most Pro-American PM” In Indian History, Says US Envoy Eric Garcetti

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The US envoy also said that President Biden is the most “pro-Indian president we’ve had in US history. New York: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, on Monday, talked about the “close friendship” between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden and its role in the rapidly expanding ties between the two countries. In an interview with ANI, Garcetti said PM Modi is the most pro-American Prime Minister they have seen in Indian history and President Biden is the most “pro-Indian president we’ve had in US history”. “These are two men (PM Modi and Joe Biden) who have such a close friendship, the most pro-American prime minister we’ve ever seen in Indian history, the most pro-Indian president we’ve had in US history and that’s building on people who have been very strong before. I think they are representative of the people in their country, the closeness that we have,” he said. He said Quad, which is a forum of the US, India, Japan and Australia, is a “powerful place” to set a vision, …

We See India As A Friend, Not Counterbalance To China: US envoy Eric Garcetti

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The US envoy said that the US wants countries to have choices and not fall into debt traps. New York: United States sees India as a “friend and partner” and not as a counterbalance to any other country, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said and emphasised that the two nations share the principles about borders and sovereignty and rule of law. In an interview with ANI, Garcetti stressed that the US stood with India when there has been conflict on the border and that it supports India’s diplomatic interactions with China. He said the United States has a long history of ensuring that aggression should not be rewarded anywhere in the world. “I would say that we see India as a friend and a partner, not a counterbalance. We share the principles about borders and sovereignty, about the rule of law. We’ve stood with India on the border when there’s been conflicts. We’ve recognized since 1952 the McMahon Line. We have a long history of ensuring that aggression should not be rewarded anywhere …

US Envoy To India Eric Garcetti Highlights India-US Ties

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US will always be available for support when needed, Eric Garcetti said. Mumbai: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday highlighted the close friendship between the two nations when it comes to solving border issues, saying that “we’re always here when you call.” Eric Garcetti visited Pandal on Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai. Speaking on US-India relations, Garcetti told ANI, “We know sometimes we face the same enemies, so if they’re non-state actors or state actors, we are stronger together. We’re making progress there, and we do believe that we can give India the space to solve its own bordering issues. But we’re always here when you call.” Further, Garcetti also emphasised that India’s challenges are for Indians and their government to address and assured that the US will always be available for support when needed. “India’s challenges are for Indians and the Indian government to solve. We’re very clear that is not something for us from the outside to teach and preach,” said Garcetti. “But we’re here to listen and learn, and nobody can …

US Envoy To India Eric Garcetti Meets Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge

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New Delhi: S Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday as they discussed deepening of ties between the two countries. In a post on X after the meeting, Mr Kharge said India and the United States enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership covering almost all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values. “Delighted to meet Ambassador of the US to India, HE Mr. Eric Garcetti, Minister-Counselor of Political Affairs, Mr. Graham Mayer and Chief of Staff, Ms. Lisa Brown and discussed deepening of ties between the two countries,” the Congress chief said. The US Ambassador met Mr Kharge at the latter’s residence here. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Source link

‘US-India ties reaching new heights’: Eric Garcetti says as he completes one year as envoy | Latest News India

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From the seabed to the stars, the US-India relationship is reaching “new heights”, said Ambassador Eric Garcetti as he completed one year as the envoy of the United States in the country. US ambassador Eric Garcetti (HT File) On Monday, Garcetti shared a nearly-four-minute video on X to recall his journey in India in the last 12 months and wrote: “What a ride it’s been — a whirlwind of diplomacy and deepening friendships!” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! A former mayor of Los Angeles, Garcetti was confirmed as the US Ambassador to India on March 15, 2023. “One year as US Ambassador to India! What a ride it’s been — a whirlwind of diplomacy and deepening friendships! From diving into vibrant cultures to strengthening the bond between our nations, every moment has been incredible. But it’s the warmth of the people and our shared dreams that truly stole my heart. Here’s to many more milestones and writing the next chapter …

‘One Of World’s Most Vibrant Democracies’: US Envoy Eric Garcetti Dismisses Concerns About Democracy In India

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Last Updated: May 10, 2024, 07:59 IST Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti talks during an interview with The Associated Press in Los Angeles on Thursday Aug. 16, 2018. Garcetti, who already has visited the important presidential election states of Iowa and New Hampshire, said that he intends to make a decision on his candidacy by March 2019. In a wide-ranging interview, the mayor touched on issues from the city’s homelessness crisis to immigration. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) The top US diplomat dismissed concerns being raised in certain quarters about democracy in India and observed that in many ways Indians are better than the Americans The Biden administration’s top diplomat in New Delhi on Thursday dismissed concerns being raised in certain quarters about democracy in India and observed that in many ways Indians are better than the Americans. At an event organised here by the Council on Foreign Relations, a top American think-tank, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told the audience he was confident that “10 years from now …