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Ambassador Nirupama Rao Meets Chairman Ed Royce of House Foreign Affairs Committee

Ambassador Nirupama Rao met the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Ed Royce of California on May 16, 2013 at Capitol Hill in Washington DC. They discussed current developments in India-U.S. relations and expressed optimism at the ever deepening engagement between the two countries across a wide spectrum, including in areas such as economy, education and energy, bringing direct benefits to millions in both countries. They also exchanged views on the emerging developments in South Asia, and agreed to remain closely engaged on issues of common interest and concern. Ambassador Rao thanked Chairman Royce for his deep and abiding support for India-U.S. partnership both in his current capacity and during his leadership of the House India Caucus over the years.