Ambassador Sandhu emphasizes significance of India-US relationship for global good

Outgoing Indian Ambasjit Singh Sandhu, emphasized the utmost importance of the US-India relationship, stating that it is not only crucial for the two nations but also for the greater global good. He underscored the belief that bilateral ties are bound to expand significantly. Speaking to around 200 prominent Indian Americans nationwide on Saturday, Sandhu encouraged them to foster a strong connection with India among the second generation and to make frequent visits to the country.

"This relationship is very important and significant, not only for our two countries but for the global good," Sandhu, who retires from the Indian Foreign Service at month-end after an illustrious 35-year, said.

"You must ensure that your children remain invested in India; they travel to India. Like so many other communities here in the United States, you can ensure through your associations, through your groups because all of you can afford them going to India," he said.

"If there's any issue regarding the security of the children, I can assure you the embassy and the consulates will help you out. We'll organise that so that it's foolproof. They have support when they go," he said.

"But do send them because tomorrow they will be in a unique position. If they know India well, they will be hired by most of the international companies which will be moving into India," Sandhu said.

The relationship between two countries, he said is destined to grow in the coming years.

"Whether it's affordable healthcare or it is energy or it is technology, startups, innovation, new emerging technologies, the US-India relationship is destined to grow big," he said.

Sandhu has been instrumental in opening the Indian Consulate in Seattle, the sixth one after New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta and San Francisco.