"The 32 young people we celebrate today will bring skills, perspectives, and experiences gained over the past three weeks back to their homes in India and Pakistan -- two countries that are important friends and partners of the United States, and two countries we want to see succeed.  India and the United States enjoy a broad, deep relationship based on common values and interests. Our strategic partnership covers a wide variety of areas: education, science, agriculture, security, environmental stewardship, and counterterrorism. Together, we are working to solve some of the biggest challenges of our time, including energy security and nuclear non-proliferation." -- Deputy Secretary Negroponte    View Video of seeds of peace reception  | Full Text | Seeds of Peace Website

U.S. Government Works with Indian Law Enforcement to Return Fugitive Wanted in Florida Murder Case

An Indian citizen wanted by Florida law enforcement authorities for the murder of his niece was extradited to the United States on July 9, 2008, through the joint efforts of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the Government of India. (more)

President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Singh at G8 Summit, Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa, Toyako, Japan, July 9, 2008

"I also respect India a lot, and I think it's very important that the United States continues to work with our friends to develop not only a new strategic relationship, but a relationship that addresses some of the world's problems" -- President Bush.

U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Steven J. White and Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Mushirul Hasan inaugurated a multimedia exhibition depicting Muslim life in America at the University’s FTK Centre for Information Technology in New Delhi, July 21, 2008.  (more)

 

Ambassador David C. Mulford and Mrs. Jeannie Mulford with Chief Guest Pranab Mukherjee, India's Minister for External Affairs, at the U.S. Independence Day celebrations at Roosevelt House, New Delhi, July 4, 2008.  More photos  Ambassador's Remarks: 1, 2

INDIA, U.S. NOW FULL PARTNERS IN EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE

United States Ambassador David C. Mulford and Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon signed an historic new Fulbright agreement July 4, 2008, strengthening educational exchanges between India and the United States.  This new Fulbright-Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship Agreement doubles the size of the exchange program to approximately USD 5 million (Rs. 21.37 crore) and makes India and the United States full partners in the program. Reflecting this new partnership, scholarships awarded under this program will be known as Fulbright-Nehru Scholarships. The agreement was signed in the presence of U.S. Representatives Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Russ Carnahan (D-MO), Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Al Green (D-TX), Thad McCotter (R-MI), and Randy Neugebauer (R-TX). Since its signing by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and U.S. Ambassador Loy Henderson February 2, 1950, more than 9,800 Americans have come to India and 5,000 Indians have traveled to the U.S. as Fulbright scholars.