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New Delhi [India]July 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday discussed advancing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of combating terrorism, drug trafficking and security with US Ambassador Eric Garcetti.
The Shah and the US envoy held discussions during a meeting at the Northern District Office of the Interior Ministry.
During the meeting, the Shah reiterated his commitment to promote the positive outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the US.
“Federal Home Minister Amit Shah met with US Ambassador Eric Garcetti today. There was a productive dialogue on advancing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of counter-terrorism, drug trafficking and security. Reaffirmed commitment in Narendra Building on the positive results of Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to India. “USA,” the Home Secretary’s Office tweeted.
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Speaking at a news conference in Kolkata on Thursday, Garcetti praised the West Bengal government’s emphasis on making the state a major logistics hub for the region.
“I would like to commend the West Bengal government’s emphasis on developing ports and land, waterways, intermodal infrastructure to make West Bengal a major logistics hub for the country and the region. As a result, we are seeing billions of dollars of investment from India as well. No surprise there. Companies from the U.S. … they are taking advantage of the strategic location of a great workforce,” Garcetti said.
He also spoke about the potential of the United States to accelerate the construction of the infrastructure needed in Kolkata. The US envoy further stated that there are many investors and billions of dollars waiting to help invest in West Bengal. (Arnie)
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