Mumbai, Aug 30: US Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia arrived here on an 8 day India visit to strengthen economic, scientific, cultural and security ties between the two countries.
“I am leading a US delegation to strengthen the friendship between our nations and to meet the next generation of Indian leaders,” he said.
“We will also work to represent the Indian American community in Georgia, where the growing Indian diaspora is a thriving and beloved part of our community,” he added.
Ossoff is the youngest US Senator elected in three decades. He is 35.
US Senator @ossoff arrived in #India on an 8-day visit to boost bilateral relations between the 2 countries. “I am leading this US delegation to strengthen friendship between our nations & meet the next Gen of Indian leaders,” Ossoff, who is from the State of Georgia said. pic.twitter.com/NeNT08v471
— IANS (@ians_india) August 30, 2022
During his visit, Ossoff will work to strengthen economic, scientific, cultural, and security ties between the United States and India, a statement from his office said.
Georgia, which Ossoff represents in the US Senate, is home to over 100,000 Indian Americans.
Prior to his election, Ossoff led a team that investigated and exposed corruption, war crimes and terrorism for international news organisations.
He also serves as Chairman of the Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
With Agency Inputs…
