NEW DELHI: The Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti, in a compelling address highlighted the pivotal role India plays in shaping the future and said if one “wants to see the future, come to India.”Garcetti, while speaking at the ‘Impact & Innovation: 25 Years of Making Development a Ground Reality’ event in Delhi on Wednesday, said, “If you want to see the future, come to India.If you want to feel the future, come to India. If you want to work on the future, come to India. I have the great privilege of being able to do that every single day as the leader of the US Mission.”Acknowledging the importance of collaboration, Garcetti also said that the United States values its partnership with India. “We don’t come here to teach and preach. We come here to listen and learn,” he said, underscoring the mutual exchange of ideas and initiatives between the two nations.Reflecting on recent conversations with US President Joe Biden, Garcetti disclosed Biden’s profound regard for India. “He (Biden) has said that privately. He told that to me,” Garcetti said recounting Biden’s affirmation of India’s paramount importance on the global stage.(With inputs from agencies)
