Education Critical to U.S.-India Relationship
“How do we provide opportunities for our young people so that they can build the skills and knowledge they need to drive our future – and to address the major challenges of the 21st century?”
Asian Regional Economic Integration
"Greater connectivity and greater integration could provide an enormous boost to economic growth for both India and the entire region." -Under Sec. Hormats at FICCI and USIBC’s lecture on Regional Economic Cooperation in South Asia.
The Chicago Children's Choir performs in Delhi
"The choir’s founder, the late Christopher Moore, believed that youth from diverse backgrounds could better understand each other - and themselves - by learning to make beautiful music together," -Ambassador Powell at India Islamic Cultural Center Performance by the Choir, Jan. 26, 2013.
Combating Illegal Trade in Wildlife
“Beyond moral and environmental implications, large scale poaching threatens the livelihoods and economic opportunities of local communities.” -U/S Robert D. Hormats.
The New Emerging Global Economic Order
"When people ask why the United States is so interested in expanding its ties with India, my response is three-fold – One, our ties make geo-strategic sense. Two, they make geo-economic sense. And three, and most importantly, our citizens will benefit from it." - U/S Robert D. Hormats.
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Vice President Biden Swears In Secretary Kerry, February 6, 2013
See the video of the swearing in of Sec. of State John Kerry, surrounded by his family, at the U.S. Dept. of State in Washington, D.C.
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Secretary Clinton's Global Town Hall, January 29, 2013
Viewers from over 120 Countries watched live!
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Confirmation of John Kerry as the next Secretary of State
"… John’s distinguished career has prepared him to guide American diplomacy in the years ahead," President Obama, January 29, 2013.
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U.S. Embassy Launches ‘Check My Visa Application Status’ Online
This tool, which allows all visa applicants to verify 24/7 the status of their case online, offers better customer service to visa applicants and continued transparency in our processing.
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Amb. Powell speaks at the launch of “BIT and Beyond”
“When he was here in 2010, President Obama said U.S.-India ties are “a defining partnership of the 21st century.” We can contribute to this important relationship and help to fulfill the commitments both countries have made to invest in our intertwined futures.”
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Amb. Powell highlights U.S. travel and tourism at SATTE 2013
“Travel and tourism to the U.S. is an important way for us to expand our cultural and commercial ties and increase trade growth between our countries. But the most important aspect of travel and tourism is not the dollar figures, but the person-to-person relationships that are cultivated.”
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American Business Corner Inaugurated in Guwahati
"I think this is a growing recognition of, first of all, the importance of the trade relationship between India and the United States. It is growing very rapidly. We would like to see it be in all parts of India including the northeast." - Ambassador Powell.
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U.S. and India Help Put More Women in Science
"Both India and the U.S. agree on the importance of creating opportunities to empower women. Women will play a vital role in the future of both our countries. We must ensure their increased participation in science and technology areas," Ambassador Powell , December 10, 2012. Video »
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Amb. Powell with Citi Micro Enterprise Award winners
"Tonight is about five innovators and entrepreneurs that may be called “micro,” but their impact is anything but minuscule" - Ambassador Nancy J. Powell at Citi Micro Enterprise Awards.
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PEPFAR India Partnership to Fight HIV/AIDS in India
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Study USA U.S.–India Educational Foundation
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U.S. Commercial Service India
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Foreign Agricultural Service
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