US President Joe Biden has renominated Eric Garcetti as envoy to India. The White House, whereas saying Eric Garcetti’s renomination, stated the connection with India is essential and it is consequential.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 4, 2023 08:01 IST
Joe Biden and Eric Garcetti go to the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City headquarters in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Reuters)
By Press Trust of India: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday renominated Eric Garcetti, the previous Mayor of Los Angeles, as his envoy to India, with the White House exuding confidence that he can be confirmed by the United States Senate this time.
“Eric M. Garcetti, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of India,” the White House said after sending the nomination to the Senate.
Today, the White House will begin renominating candidates who were not confirmed in the last Congress, a media statement said.
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“As Secretary (of State, Tony) Blinken stated very not too long ago, our relationship with India is essential and it is consequential,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre advised reporters at her every day information convention.
“Confirmation of Mayor Garcetti, who was voted out of committee unanimously and with strong bipartisan support to serve as ambassador to India. And that’s important as we’re talking about bipartisanship, as we’re talking how we’re going to move forward. And this is what you saw with his particular nomination,” she said.
“So, we see this as he’s properly certified, Mayor Garcetti, to serve on this very important function, and we’re hopeful that the total Senate will verify him promptly. Again, he was voted out of committee unanimously with robust bipartisan assist,” Jean-Pierre stated.
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Jan 4, 2023
