The US has strengthened trade and diplomatic links with New Delhi in recent years under both Republican and Democratic administrations, as it sees India as a regional bulwark against a more assertive China.
What a beautiful celebration of Diwali at the @WhiteHouse! As we celebrate the journey of light, we also honor the invaluable contributions of Indian Americans who deepen the US India bond, says Garcetti.
Welcoming India's increasing role in international relations and lauding its Navy's daring seizure of cargo ships hijacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean, the US ambassador said it was also doing great work in empowerment of the global south.
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP and the ruling NDA coalition for their successful election, Garcetti said in Modi 3.0 is a time to turn dreams of the bilateral relationship into reality.
Garcetti also said that the relationship between the two countries has never been so good. The Indian-American community is the most successful immigrant community in America.
Writing on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said he was honoured to meet ISRO Chairman S Somanath and his team in Bengaluru and the space commitment between the United States and India stood strong and was advancing towards meeting their shared goals.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The United States ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that as a first-time observer, he had found the elections inspiring.
In an exclusive interview to CNN-News18, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti discusses the serious concerns regarding threats against Indian diplomats, including the recent attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco by Khalistani separatists. He sheds light on the ongoing efforts to manage differences between India and the US, particularly concerning the alleged plot to murder Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, where US officials have implicated Indian officials. Tune in to gain insight into the diplomatic dynamics between the two nations amidst these challenging circumstances.
Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Garcetti said, "The successes have happened, more than 1 in 10 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies now are Indian immigrants who studied in the US.."
During an event titled 'Impact & Innovation: 25 Years of Making Development a Ground Reality' in Delhi, the US Ambassador in India referred to India as the place of the future. The ambassador also participated in a session with foreign policy experts which was organized by VIF India. You can watch the video to learn more about the event.
After meeting Shah Rukh Khan in May last year, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti informed his work colleagues about meeting the 58-year-old actor and admitted that they went bonkers on hearing he had met Khan in India.
The friendship between the leaders is most consequential in a world of aligned democracies, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on India-US relationship
Apart from the people, Holi is also being celebrated with gusto by foreign envoys in India. Norwegian Ambassador to India and Sri Lanka, May-Elin Stener wished a very happy Holi to everyone with her husband. She shared a video on X captioned, “From our hearts to yours, #HappyHoli!”
In an address at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Garcetti asserted that the US wants to see an India that doesn't look at self-reliance as a "fortress" but instead as the strength of Indian companies to compete with anyone in the world.
Eric Garcetti further said, in jest, that there was strong desire in the hearts of both India and the United States and things were "personal".
In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Eric Garcetti could be seen soaking in the festivities and performing aarti at one of the pandals, in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park.
US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took a ride in the Delhi Metro on October 18, interacting and taking selfies with other passengers
The US will help India mine critical minerals and put them to use in various segments of the country's "green growth" vision, said the ambassador
In his keynote address to the inaugural INDUS-X conference being organised by the US India Business Council in partnership with the US Department of Defense and India's Department of Defence Production, Garcetti said on Tuesday, "We're just getting in the car together and we're starting this voyage. It's the elevation of something that has been growing".
Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Garcetti said, "Ajit Doval, a village boy from Uttarakhand, who now has become not only a national treasure but an international treasure. He had the same vision to come together and say what can we do to change the course of this century."
U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti who was in the city, told reporters that the entire planet is counting on the friendship between India and US and the deepening ties.
Speaking at inaugural ceremony of US-India 5G and next generation networks workshop, Garcetti said India and the US through their shared values recognise that technology is not only about faster speeds or better connectivity, but also a gateway to progress, and reflection of development.
The US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, met industrialist Anand Mahindra in Mumbai on Wednesday. He drove around South Mumbai in a Mahindra EV.
Newly appointed US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti arrives in India. Garcetti was sworn in by US Vice President Kamala Harris as the new US Ambassador to India in March this year. During his trip to Mumbai and Gujarat, Garcetti met Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, visited Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat and enjoyed IPL match in Ahmedabad.
'Is it time for my Bollywood debut?' US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, asked after his meeting with Shah Rukh Khan.