While responding to a query over the slowdown in clearing visas backlog for Indian tourists, Price admitted that there was a delay but also said, "Our embassy and consulates in India broke their all-time record for the number of student visas issued in a single fiscal year. We have issued
In the statement, the White House said, "Eric M Garcetti, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of India."
A US Chamber of Commerce release said that Ambika Sharma, USIBC's current Managing Director, will move to a new role as Principal Advisor to USIBC President Ambassador Atul Keshap.
Expressing concern over the spurt in Covid-19 cases in China, former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Tuesday said, "over 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of the world population is likely to be infected with Covid and millions may die."
While giving an update about Mayor Garcetti's nomination as ambassador to India, Pierre said, "So, look, as you know, this is a priority and continues to be a priority for us. Mayor Garcetti is well qualified to serve in this vital role."
Speaking at Washington-based The Aspen Institute, White House Asia Coordinator Kurt Campbell, said both India and US have surmounted remarkable hurdles in the last two decades to build deep diplomatic ties.
Betts' visit is part of the three-nation tour which includes visits to Japan and the Philippines. During his New Delhi visit, Betts will lead the US delegation at the annual US-India Counterterrorism Joint Working Group on December 12-13.
During the State Department briefing on December 6, spokesperson Ned Price, said, "When it comes to India, India of course is the world's largest democracy. It's home to a great diversity of faiths."
While addressing reporters, US Department of State spokesperson ned Price said, "India of course, is the world's largest democracy. It's home to a great diversity of faiths. Our annual report on international religious freedom outlines some of the concerns we've taken note of when it comes t
Soldiers of the Indian, US Army played musical instruments in the Himalayas during the recently concluded 18th edition of Yudh Abhyas 2022 held in Uttarakhand's Auli. The video shared by the 11th Airborne Division on Twitter showcased troops enjoying themselves as they played tunes on musica
The US Embassy in India said on Saturday that the joint military exercise like Yudh Abhyas reinforces "our commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, improves interoperability, and takes the US-India Defence partnership to new heights".