The newly appointed Ambassador of the United States of America to India Eric Garcetti today said that the United States is keen to include the game of cricket in the Olympics being hosted by Los Angels in the year 2028. The Ambassador felt that Mumbai and Ahmedabad can consider hosting the 2036 Olympics.
Garcetti was speaking to Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais during a courtesy call at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on May 17. Mentioning that he is a keen follower of cricket, the Ambassador said he has requested film star Shahrukh Khan to lend his support to the Los Angeles cricket team.
The Ambassador told the Governor that President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to have four meetings in as many months in Tokyo, Australia, Washington and New Delhi. Referring to his meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Ambassador Garcetti said he is keen to enhance cooperation with Maharashtra in the areas of Education, Skill Development, Agriculture and Climate Adoption technologies.
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Welcoming the Ambassador to Maharashtra, Governor Ramesh Bais expressed the hope that well known Universities in USA will open campuses in Maharashtra or tie up with State universities. He said India will appreciate US support in the areas of skilling, upskilling and reskilling.
Consul General Mike Hankey, Consul for Political and Economic Affairs Christopher Brown and Priyanka Visaria-Nayak, Political Advisor to Consul General joined Ambassador Garcetti during his meeting with the Governor.
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