Washington DC, 25 March 2023 (TDI): The Vice President of the United States (US), Kamala Harris had the distinct honor of swearing in Eric Garcetti as the new Ambassador to India.
Today, I had the honor of swearing in my fellow Californian, Eric Garcetti, to be our next Ambassador to India. Ambassador Garcetti is a committed public servant and will play a critical role in strengthening our partnership with the people of India. pic.twitter.com/sL8WQWEs6y
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 24, 2023
Eric Garcetti, a dedicated public servant and former Mayor of Los Angeles, has been chosen to strengthen the US partnership with India.
In her statement, Vice President Harris praised the appointment of Garcetti as the next Ambassador to India. She noted that the US and India share a long-standing relationship based on shared values and mutual interests.
Moreover, Harris expressed her confidence in Ambassador Garcetti’s ability to build upon this partnership and work towards further strengthening ties between the two countries.
Responsibilities of the new Ambassador to India
As the Ambassador to India, Garcetti will be responsible for maintaining and advancing the strategic partnership between the US and India.
Furthermore, he will work to deepen cooperation on a range of issues, including economic development, defense, and security.
Also, Garcetti will prioritize building people-to-people ties between the US and India by fostering cultural and educational exchanges.
Notably, Ambassador Garcetti expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the US top diplomat in India. He then highlighted the importance of the US-India alliance and his dedication to advancing common goals.
About Eric Garcetti
In the bargain, Garcetti who is a close ally of Joe Biden is a seasoned politician with a proven track record of leadership and diplomacy.
For the information, he was nominated for the post by the US President in 2021. But his appointment was held up after allegations that he had overlooked accusations of sexual harassment against an aide when he was mayor.
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On the other hand, Garcetti denied any wrongdoing. On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed the appointment of the 52-year-old by a vote of 52-42, though some Democrats expressed their reservations and voted against him.
A graduate of Columbia University, Eric Garcetti was an officer in the US Navy for 12 years before he made his foray into politics. In 2013, he became the youngest mayor of Los Angeles in 100 years and the first Jewish person to be elected for the role.
During his tenure as Mayor of Los Angeles, Garcetti was instrumental in implementing policies aimed at promoting economic growth, combating climate change & reducing crime. He has also been an active advocate for human rights, racial equality, and social justice.
Building bridges between the US and India
For the record, the US has not had an Ambassador to India since January 2021 even though the two countries have strong security and trade ties.
Biden-Harris administration is eager to further bolster ties with India, a major trading partner as Washington tries to tackle its neighbor China’s growing influence in the region.
In addition, Garcetti’s appointment as the new Ambassador to India comes at a crucial time, as the US and India continue to face a range of global challenges.
His leadership and diplomatic skills will undoubtedly prove invaluable as the two countries work together to address these challenges and build a stronger, more prosperous future.
In a nutshell, the US looks forward to strengthening its partnership with India under the leadership of Ambassador Eric Garcetti.
