U.S. Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, commended India’s strides in finance, health, and technology, considering the nation a trailblazer for the United States. His remarks were made during his attendance at the University of South Carolina’s India-Innovation Summit in Mumbai on January 16, 2024. Emphasizing that India is not merely producing generics, Garcetti highlighted the country’s leadership role in these crucial sectors. He suggested that strengthening ties between institutions like USC and their Indian counterparts could propel the U.S. forward in various industries.
Garcetti underlined India’s central position in leading global industries, asserting that collaborations could elevate both nations, especially in areas like technology, trade, investment, culture, and people-to-people connections. He envisioned joint efforts in disease research, film production, educational exchanges, contributing to a more secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
Highlighting the shared democratic values, Garcetti portrayed the U.S. and India as moral leaders globally. He hailed 2023 as a pinnacle in U.S.-India relations and dismissed the notion of a peaked relationship, envisioning it as a new foundation for continued growth. In a social media post on X, he acknowledged the significance of the U.S.-India partnership, crediting institutions like USC for fostering collaboration in areas such as supply chains, higher education, media, and entertainment.
