US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visits Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, pays tribute to 26/11 victims
Mumbai: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai and paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack on Wednesday.
The envoy tweeted: " A poignant visit to the 26/11 Memorial at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, honoring the memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks and Mumbai’s resilience."
A poignant visit to the 26/11 Memorial at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, honoring the memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks and Mumbai’s resilience. pic.twitter.com/gR6tjRcRPY
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 17, 2023
During his visit to Mumbai, the envoy met several key Indian leaders from various fields which included businessman Mukesh Ambani, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and former Indian women's cricket team captain Maithali Raj.
#DYK, @M_Raj03 scored a world record 10,868 runs in her 23-year career! I was delighted to meet the former captain of the Indian Women’s National Cricket team and an inspirational advocate for gender equity in sports. #WomenInBlue #AmbExploresIndia pic.twitter.com/8zE1dH9Quw
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 17, 2023
He also met Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais during his visit to the state.
Speaking to reporters in Mumbai about PM Narendra Modi's upcoming US visit, he was quoted as saying by ANI: " I’m thrilled that Prime Minister Modi will be visiting the United States for an official state visit. It’s only the third time in 75 years that an Indian prime minister has visited. It’s only the third visit of any head of government from anywhere in the world with President Biden at the White House."
