U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer Presents Credentials to President Patil

August 11, 2009

New Delhi - United States Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer presented his credentials this evening to President Pratibha Patil. In a formal ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Ambassador Roemer conveyed to President Patil the personal greetings of U.S. President Barack Obama and good will of the people of the United States. Ambassador Roemer relayed to President Patil the high priority President Obama places on advancing the already broad and deep people-to-people and official ties between India and the United States.

Speaking after the credential presentation ceremony, Ambassador Roemer noted, "As our governments work together on areas of significant mutual interests, I am struck by the commonalities between our nations - in our values, our democratic ideals and in the challenges and opportunities that we face. I look forward to engaging with India's leadership and people throughout the country to explore new directions and new solutions together as we strengthen our partnership for the prosperity, security, and democratic future of all our citizens."

Ambassador Roemer was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife, Sally Johnston Roemer, his two older children, Patrick and Matthew Roemer and senior Embassy staff.