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As he concluded his US trip on Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the Indian community in the US as a “living bridge” between the two countries, appreciating their contribution to society, science and the economy read more
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with the Indian diaspora at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday. Image Courtesy: @rajnathsingh
As he concluded his US trip on Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the Indian community in the US as a “living bridge” between the two countries, appreciating their contribution to society, science and the economy.
“Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has concluded US visit,” the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.
Singh was on a four-day official visit to the US to further boost the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the US and India.
He interacted with the Indian community at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday - the last day of his visit.
“Singh described the Indian community as a “living bridge” between India and the US, fostering close relations and goodwill,” Ministry of Defence said in a press release on Monday.
Singh underlined India’s growth story in the last decade and the immense potential with a promising future.
He also acknowledged the Indian community’s efforts in establishing an exhibit of Mahatma Gandhi and placing two honorary ‘Gandhi Way’ street signals near the National Civil Rights Museum on Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary in 2019, the statement added.
The museum has a bust of Gandhi, acknowledging his inspiration for non-violent struggle, the press release said.
“Had a wonderful interaction with the Indian community at Memphis. Their contribution to society, science and economy has been exemplary,” Singh later posted on X.
Had a wonderful interaction with the Indian community at Memphis. Their contribution to society, science and economy has been exemplary. pic.twitter.com/FpXr3yJdKz
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 26, 2024Earlier in the day, Singh also visited the William B Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) in the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) in Memphis - one of the world’s largest and most technically advanced water tunnel facilities for testing submarines and other naval weapons in the US.
His visit to the water tunnel facility came amidst a proposal for the establishment of a similar facility for indigenous design and development in India.
Singh also visited the Naval Surface Warfare Centre at Carderock, Maryland and said he witnessed “pathbreaking” experiments at the facility.
Visited Naval Surface Warfare Centre at Carderock and witnessed the pathbreaking experiments at the facility. India and the US look forward to work together and benefit from each other’s experiences. pic.twitter.com/1uoRTlVNjG
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 25, 2024Earlier during the visit, Singh met the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.
‘Jet engines to munitions: Rajnath Singh meets US NSA Jake Sullivan, India and US to speed up co-production’ https://t.co/1E91mCBqQG
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) August 25, 2024With inputs from agencies
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