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he highlighted the US Goal and said that “the
relationship between the United States and India will be
one of the defining and indispensable partnerships of the
21st century.” It seems clear that the new relationship,
the partnership between India and the United States,
must mature and develop history dictates that it will.
What more noble and timely cause than to seek to
influence its development for the mutual benefit of all?
Top-notch dignitaries were seen together during “The
Annual Fellowship Nite” of IACC's Pune Branch.
Amarnath Mahashabde, Vice Chairman, IACC-Pune,
proposed a vote of thanks. He thanked the Guest of
Honor, Chief Guest, sponsors AAM Services India Ltd &
Citibank, branch members and the guests for their
presence. The event closed with cocktails and dinner.
David Tyler R. Gaikaiwari James Brunner A. Mahashabde Audience
GUJARAT BRANCH
Meeting with key US Consulate
Official Robert Carlson
The Gujarat Branch organized a dinner meeting with
Robert Carlson, the new U.S Consul for Political &
Economic Affairs from U.S Consulate, Mumbai.
Robert Carlson assumed office as Chief of the Political-
Economic Section at the American Consulate General
in Mumbai on 7 December 2010. A recipient of
superior and meritorious honor awards from the
Department of State, he is well versed in Italian, Spanish
and German languages. His main area of focus is on
the growing business of Gujarat.
The main point of discussion during the meeting with
Carlson was about bringing the business communities
of India and the US closer and to further strengthen the
ties between the two countries.
Carlson was briefed that India is not just looking to
increase the exports but it is also interested in importing
commodities which are not available here. It was
suggested that both IACC and the US Consulate should
work in tandem to promote Indo-U.S trade and
commerce and make the process of carrying out
transactions much simpler.
He was made aware that there are parties on both sides
(from India & U.S) who are willing to collaborate, but
there is lack of organizations which can play the role of
matchmaker and bring them together.
Discussion also took place on Gujarat tourism,
education, IT, etc.
Americans found the concept of Vibrant Gujarat very
interesting and were of the view that it can open various
business opportunities. They were also looking forward
to attend the mega event in January 2011. They were
very pleased with the way India handled the problem of
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