The newly appointed Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti, visited Mumbai. It is notable that he visited Ahmedabad and all the amazing places there before coming to Mumbai. Eric met Bollywood’s King Khan, SRK, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, and other biggies during this visit. He also visited various famous places in Mumbai. Keep reading to learn more about his Mumbai visit.
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti’s Mumbai Visit
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti met the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, on Tuesday. The two had a very insightful conversation as they spoke about their shared strategic policies on climate action, women’s workplace, and business.
A pleasure meeting @CMOMaharashtra on my first day in Mumbai! Had an insightful conversation on our shared strategic priorities of business, climate action, and women’s workplace inclusion. #USIndiaTogether pic.twitter.com/7lUjMtK3a8
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 16, 2023
The next stop he took was Mani Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi’s home. He browsed through the archives of the Father of the Nation. He felt privileged to take a look into the guest book, which was once signed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King.
I paid a visit to Mani Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi’s home in Mumbai, browsing through the archives of his extraordinary life. What a privilege to view the guest book signed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King during their visit in 1959. pic.twitter.com/Cvx9F07QLr
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 16, 2023
While in the neighbourhood, he also visited the newly inaugurated Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). He met the cast of the Broadway classic ‘The Sound of Music’ and learned about India’s rich textile heritage.
While in the neighborhood, I stopped by the new @nmacc_India. From meeting the cast of the Broadway classic ‘The Sound of Music’ at The Grand Theatre to learning about India’s rich textile heritage at the India in Fashion exhibit, I was impressed from start to finish. Next time… pic.twitter.com/ubBwFGIxc5
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 16, 2023
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SRK, Mangoes And More
The next thing on US Ambassador Eric Garcetti’s Mumbai itinerary was to meet King Khan. Yes, he met Shah Rukh Khan at his residence in Mannat, Bandra. The two discussed the impacts that movies from both Hollywood and Bollywood have across the globe.
Is it time for my Bollywood debut? 😉 Had a wonderful chat with superstar @iamsrk at his residence Mannat, learning more about the film industry in Mumbai and discussing the huge cultural impact of Hollywood and Bollywood across the globe. #AmbExploresIndia pic.twitter.com/SLRQyhhn8C
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 16, 2023
Are you even in Mumbai if you do not gorge on some yummy mangoes in the city during the summer? Eric was delighted as he was given some delicious mango harvest by Purnima Khandelwal, CEO of INI Farms. The two had a great discussion as Purnima spoke about how they empower women farmers.
What’s summer time in India without mangoes? 🥭 Thank you Purnima Khandelwal, CEO of INI Farms, one of India’s leading farm-to-home ag-tech fruit companies and a beneficiary of @DFCgov, for sharing insights about how they empower women farmers and for this delicious harvest! pic.twitter.com/nLeofWKjVH
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 16, 2023
He also met Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, in Mumbai on Wednesday. The two discussed future economic cooperation between the US and India at this meeting, as well as Reliance’s achievements in the field of renewable energy.
Great meeting with Mukesh Ambani to learn about Reliance’s innovations in the renewable energy sector, and exploring avenues for more #USIndiaTogether economic cooperation. pic.twitter.com/tlCvWr7UAv
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 17, 2023
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