Embassy of India

Washington DC

Washington DC

January 11, 2019 

Ambassador of India to the United States, Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla presented his credentials today to the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Donald Trump at the Oval office of the White House. 

President Trump warmly welcomed Ambassador Shringla to Washington and wished him every success in his high responsibilities as India's Ambassador to the United States. The President fondly recalled his friendship with Prime Minister Modi and his recent telephone conversation with the Prime Minister. He highlighted the broad range of strategic interests and fundamental democratic values shared between our two countries. 

Ambassador Shringla in his remarks conveyed warm greetings from the President and the Prime Minister of India to President Trump and the First Lady. Ambassador Shringla also added that India was greatly encouraged by the President's strong personal commitment to take the India-US strategic partnership forward. Ambassador Shringla assured President Trump of his commitment to expand key pillars of the bilateral relationship including economic relations and trade ties, defence and security, energy, science and technology and global issues, among others. 

Please click here for Ambassador's written remarks to the President