“We’re celebrating 75 years of US-India relations with some of the most iconic and accomplished members of the Indian diaspora. Our people-to-people ties are the heart of our partnership. Cheers to our deep and growing relationship and on to 100.”
— US Embassy in India
NEW DELHI
Several events took place in the United States and India to mark the 75 years of diplomatic relations between both the countries.
“The US embassy in New Delhi on April 14 posted a video that featured several renowned members of the Indian diaspora talking about the journey in which several milestones have been achieved,” news agency ANI reported.
In a tweet the US Embassy said people-to-people ties were at the heart of the bilateral relationship. “We’re celebrating 75 years of US-India relations with some of the most iconic and accomplished members of the Indian diaspora. Our people-to-people ties are the heart of our partnership. Cheers to our deep and growing relationship and on to 100,” the US Embassy tweet said.
“This year we celebrate the 75 anniversary of US-India relations. The foundation of our partnership lies in the personal friendship formed over the years between individual Americans and Indians as they studied, worked, lived and learned together.”
The video posted by the US embassy featured many Indian orifin people including, Zakir Hussain, tabla maestro; Dr Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General; Indra Nooyi, Pepsico CEO; Mira Nair, India born American filmmaker and writer; and Padma Lakshmi, TV personality.
“The foundation of the partnership lies in the personal friendship formed over the years between individual Americans and Indians,” US Charge d’Affaires Patricia Lacina said in the video that was released on the occasion.
“This year we celebrate the 75 anniversary of US-India relations. The foundation of our partnership lies in the personal friendship formed over the years between individual Americans and Indians as they studied, worked, lived and learned together,” she said.
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