Eric Garcetti
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Eric Michael Garcetti is an American politician and diplomat who has been the United States ambassador to India since May 11, 2023. He was the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles from 2013 until 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected in the 2013 election, and re-elected in 2017. A former member of the Los Angeles City Council, Garcetti served as City Council president from 2006 to 2012. He was the city's first elected Jewish mayor, and its second consecutive Mexican-American mayor. He was elected as the youngest mayor in over 100 years, having been 42 at the time of his inauguration. Upon nomination by President Joe Biden after a previously failed nomination the year before, Garcetti was finally confirmed as Ambassador to India by the Senate on a 52–42 vote on March 15, 2023.
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'Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost': Outgoing US envoy Eric Garcetti reflects on India-US ties in farewell postEric Garcetti, the outgoing US envoy to India, reflects on the strong bonds formed between the US and India during his tenure. He recalls his travels through 28 Indian states, emphasizing the cultural..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'One-one-one conversations will define next chapter of relationship': US envoy hints at Modi-Trump meetings in 2025US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, discussed the potential for strengthened ties between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President-elect Donald Trump. While unsure about Modi's invitation to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Great new India being built': US envoy Eric Garcetti highlights strong bilateral ties despite Adani-indictmentUS envoy to India, Eric Garcetti, lauded the robust industrial ties between India and the US, underscoring ongoing collaborations. Amidst legal proceedings involving Adani Group in the US, Garcetti..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India stresses strategic autonomy amid US envoy's remarksIndia reaffirmed its commitment to "strategic autonomy" after US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said that there is no such thing as "strategic autonomy" in times of conflict. His remarks came soon after..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Regardless of who’s in White House, US-India ties will continue to improve: GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published | |
'We're always here when you call': Eric Garcetti highlights friendship between India and USUS Ambassador Eric Garcetti highlighted the strong US-India friendship in addressing border issues, emphasizing mutual support against common threats. He stressed that India's challenges are for its..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Agree to disagree': MEA sends strong message to US over concerns on PM Modi's Russia visitLast week, Garcetti said at an event that "strategic autonomy" cannot apply in times of conflict and India and the US must work towards upholding principles when there is a breach of rules-based order..DNA - Published | |
India-US relations is true, tried and tested: US Ambassador to India Eric GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published | |
'I know India likes its strategic autonomy but ...': US envoy Garcetti on deepening bilateral tiesIndiaTimes - Published | |
Relationship between India, US 'multiplicative': US envoy Eric GarcettiUS envoy Eric Garcetti emphasized the unprecedented strength of India-US ties at the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Highlighting mutual investments, Garcetti announced JSW Steel's $140 million investment..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Felt like diving into whirlpool of energy and innovation': US Envoy Garcetti sums up recent visit to BengaluruUS Ambassador Eric Garcetti's visit to Bengaluru showcases the city's innovation and energy, emphasizing efforts to strengthen US-India relations, especially in space collaboration and technology..IndiaTimes - Published | |
US Ambassador Visits Isro headquarters, proposes "QUAD Satellite"Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, made a visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) headquarters on Friday. During his visit, he engaged in a series of high-level discussions aimed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Trying to get consulate in coming year: US AmbassadorUS Ambassador Eric Garcetti reaffirmed the commitment to establish a US consulate in Bengaluru within the next year during a conference on US-India Space Cooperation. The decision to open a consulate..IndiaTimes - Published | 'As a first-time observer ... ': US ambassador on Lok Sabha elections in IndiaUS Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday hailed India for executing the world's largest democratic election Lok Sabha polls 2024 with such vibrance. Calling the elections extraordinary and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian astronaut set to reach space station this year: US envoyAccording to US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, an Indian astronaut would most likely travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on an American mission this year. The US envoy also stated that..IndiaTimes - Published | Biden Admin 'satisfied' with accountability it has demanded from India in Pannun case, says GarcettiUS Ambassador Garcetti appreciates India's accountability in the plot to kill Sikh separatist Pannun. Indian national Gupta was charged. Froman predicts Modi's re-election. Garcetti discusses human..IndiaTimes - Published |
'One of the world's most ...': US envoy dismisses concerns over democracy in IndiaThe United States ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, representing the Biden administration, dismissed concerns about Indian democracy at a Council on Foreign Relations event in Delhi. While..IndiaTimes - Published | US Ambassador Garcetti dismisses concerns about democracy in IndiaIndiaTimes - Published |
'Come to India': US Ambassador Eric Garcetti's message to those who 'want to see future'IndiaTimes - Published | Working on US info: EAM on Garcetti's Pannun remarksForeign minister S Jaishankar reiterated on Monday that India is investigating the information shared by US authorities in the Pannun case because it involves India's own "national security interests"...IndiaTimes - Published |
India outpacing world in renewable energy adoption: US envoy GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published | US envoy Eric Garcetti celebrates Tibetan New Year in UttarakhandUS Ambassador Eric Garcetti celebrated Losar in Uttarakhand and visited the Hanifl Centre at Woodstock School. Tibetans in Dharamshala participated in a group dance for Losar. Polam Dolma, a Tibetan..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shouldn't look at self-reliance as a fortress: US ambassador Eric GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published | 'Multiplicative relationship': Ambassador Eric Garcetti hails India-US tiesIndiaTimes - Published |
'Beauty of India lies in her diverse culture, people': Singapore envoy shares pictures from Hornbill festival in NagalandSingapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, shared pictures from the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, praising India's diverse culture. The festival showcases Nagaland's diverse ethnicity through..IndiaTimes - Published | Nagaland: US envoy Garcetti embarks on scenic hike, looks forward to again visiting 'Land of Festivals'US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, shares his experience after an early morning hike in Nagaland, admiring the stunning landscapes and breathtaking view from the peak. Nagaland, often referred to..IndiaTimes - Published |
How can we not urge world to recognise India's borders: US envoy in ArunachalUS ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday travelled to Arunachal Pradesh to inaugurate 'The Hump WWII Museum' in Arunachal Pradesh, the second museum in Asia, dedicated to the fallen airmen of the..IndiaTimes - Published | Committed to fight terror 'together with India': US EnvoyUS Ambassador Eric Garcetti pays tribute to 26/11 terror attack victims at US Consulate in Mumbai, reaffirms Washington's commitment to fight terrorism alongside New Delhi; Israel envoy Naor Gilon also..IndiaTimes - Published |
Need deeper conversation with India on AI regulatory framework: US EnvoyUS Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti is urging for deeper conversations between India and the US regarding a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). Garcetti emphasized the need to..IndiaTimes - Published | US envoy pitches for deeper Indo-US conversations on AI regulatory frameworkUS Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, has called for deeper conversations between India and the US on a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasized the need to address AI..IndiaTimes - Published |
Selfies & small talk: Delhi Metro 'wows' US envoy Eric GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published | India, US plan to put people at centre of technological revolution, says Eric GarcettiUS ambassador Eric Garcetti expressed support for the partnership between India and the US in the field of technology. He emphasized the importance of using technology to connect and protect people,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid Canada row, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti calls for frictionless India tiesUS Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, defended a recent visit to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) by the American envoy to Pakistan, stating that a US delegation had also visited Jammu and Kashmir for..IndiaTimes - Published | Should be resolved between India, Pakistan: Eric Garcetti on US Ambassador to Pakistan’s visit to Gilgit-BaltistanUS Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, stated that the visit of US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, to Gilgit-Baltistan should be resolved between India and Pakistan without any involvement from a..IndiaTimes - Published |
India-Canada diplomatic row: US favours investigation into Trudeau's allegationsUS Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti also described Trudeau's allegations as "troubling" and underlined the importance of following principles of international law, sovereignty and non interference.DNA - Published | PM Modi invited US President Joe Biden to January 26 Republic Day parade: American ambassador Eric GarcettiPrime Minister Narendra Modi invited US President Joe Biden to be the chief guest at the January 26 Republic Day celebrations during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Together there is nothing that India and US cannot do: US envoy GarcettiUS Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said here that both the countries, the United States and India are stronger together and there is nothing that two countries cannot do together. The envoy also..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Haven't seen those comments': MEA on US envoy's remarks on Manipur"Not sure foreign diplomats would usually comment on internal matters of India," ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in an apparent response to US Ambassador to India Eric..IndiaTimes - Published |
Manipur crisis: US ready to assist India if asked, says Eric GacrettiUS Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday said that US is ready to assist India in dealing with the Manipur crisis as its a matter of “human concern”. Garcetti while speaking at a press..IndiaTimes - Published | Joe Biden spoke personally to me on visas: Envoy Eric GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published |
India-US projects will change the world, can together ensure freedom of skies, seas: GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published | 'Sapne sakar karna': US ambassador Garcetti on realising true potential of Indo-US tiesIn an address at an event in IIT-Delhi, the envoy said the two countries are poised to further deepen co-production of military equipment and cited the planned work in aero-engines, artillery and..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi's state visit will open 'bold new chapter' in US-India relations: Ambassador GarcettiPrime Minister Modi concluded a high-profile state visit to the US on Friday after he held talks with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday. The two countries took a giant leap in their..IndiaTimes - Published | US Ambassador to India believes PM Modi, US President Joe Biden's talks can 'change course of history'US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that this week will be one of those moments that can change the course of history as the two democracies get together for peace and prosperity.DNA - Published |
'We cannot have Indo-Pacific without India': Envoy Garcetti on PM Modi's upcoming US visitUnited States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the US will be an opportunity to elevate India-US relations to the next level, adding that..IndiaTimes - Published | 'US did not call India a country of particular concern': Envoy Garcetti on panel report on Int'l religious freedomUnited States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, on Tuesday, said that America did not mention "India a country of particular concern."IndiaTimes - Published |
India poised to catapult to forefront of digital innovation with thriving digital economy, tech use: US Ambassador Eric GarcettiIndia with its vast population, thriving digital economy and technology use is poised to leverage transformative power of 5G, and in future 6G, to catapult itself to the forefront of digital..IndiaTimes - Published | India-US relations based on common desires of peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region: US ambassador GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published |
India-US relations can counterbalance the world: Ambassador GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published | 20 months on, US ambassador Garcetti finally in IndiaIndiaTimes - Published |
