Harsh V Shringla
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New Delhi, India
Joined May 2014
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On #IndianForeignService Day, I wish all my colleagues in the #IFS the very best in their efforts to promote #India's national interests and in #ServingTheNation !
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Thank you @SenatorDurbin for an engaging discussion on the value that high-skilled #Indian professionals bring to the #US economy by filling the #STEM shortage - so critical for the competitiveness of #American #tech industry @IndiainChicago
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1st consignment of #Indian humanitarian assistance of 53 MT for #Bangladeshi arrives under Operation #Insaniyat @SushmaSwaraj; total 7000 MT
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On the 11th anniversary of the #MumbaiTerrorAttack, #US Secretary of State @SecPompeo highlights that “Those who planned the Mumbai attacks have still not been convicted” @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS
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@MEAIndia @narendramodi Happy to update that #TeamMEA’s contribution to #PMCaresFund launched by PM @narendramodi to fight #COVID19 pandemic has gone up to Rs 2.2 crores. I thank all MEA personnel in #India and abroad under leadership of EAM @DrSJaishankar .#IndiaFightsCorona.
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PM @narendramodi’s historic & bold decision on #CAA addresses an injustice keenly felt by people of the #Siliguri corridor.Having personally worked on some of these issues, I know it will improve security, unlock potential, bring inclusivity & cohesion, give hope n dignity 2 many
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Learnt with sorrow passing away of Padma Bhushan awardee Prof Anisuzzaman of #Bangladesh, one of our region’s leading intellectuals. A freedom fighter and true secularist, he gave meaning to having an educated mind.
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A privilege to take part in the ‘#India-#Chinook Transfer Ceremony’ at the @BoeingDefense facility in #Philadelphia
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Thank you 🙏 Sir for your inspiration and guidance.
On IFS day, greetings to all #IndianForeignService officers. Their work towards #ServingTheNation, furthering national interests globally are commendable. Their efforts during Vande Bharat Mission and other COVID related help to our citizens and other nations is noteworthy.
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No love more precious .No blessings more pure .than a mother’s .Happy Holi to all !
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Wonderful to visit the @ArtofLiving office in #washingtonDc and meet all our friends and looking forward to Guruji @SriSri’s visit to #USA
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Thank you #Congressman @RepJoeWilson for your statement at the #US #HouseofRepresentatives today expressing strong support 4 #India-#US relations and India’s recent initiative to usher in a new paradigm of good governance, development & socio-economic justice in #JammuAndKashmir
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A full first day of engagement by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale in #Washington DC on strengthening #IndiaUSA relations
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@SadhguruJV @PScotlandCSG @ishafoundation Greatly honoured to be part of this momentous commemoration.
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Very best wishes to a long-standing friend, valued colleague and fellow Secretary @MEAIndia Vijay Thakur Singh as she sets out on a new innings in life. May you continue to find satisfaction and happiness in all that you do
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Thank you 🙏 Ambassador Haber.
All the best to my colleague, Ambassador @HarshShringla, as he prepares to leave Washington for his new position as Foreign Secretary in India. @AmbLindnerIndia is looking forward to meeting you and to giving you a ride in his bright red Hindustan Ambassador!
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Thanked Congressman @RepRooney today for his support for the #India-#US partnership and briefed him on the positive developments in #JammuAndKashmir despite the challenges of #terrorism and #radicalism
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A singular honour to call on President George W Bush, 43rd president of the United States and friend of India’s, and Mrs Laura Bush in Dallas, Texas
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Thank you 🙏 Sir for leading by example.
Members of the diplomatic fraternity will vouch that the sense of pride, responsibility & accomplishment that comes with representing the tricolour at various international fora is without doubt unparalleled. Felicitations on the occasion of #IndianForeignService Day.
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Congratulations to Dr @CChristineFair on the launch of her insightful book ‘In Their Own Words: Understanding Lashkar-e-Tayyaba’ and fascinating discussion on this with @AyresAlyssa
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A thoroughly enriching experience to meet and interact with @Google CEO, President & Chairman @sundarpichai on Google’s positive engagement in #India and elsewhere in the world, privacy laws, internet governance and a host of other issues .
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On this #first day of 2019, congratulated Foreign Minister of #Bangladesh Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on his and his party’s resounding victory in elections
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Welcomed General Bipin Rawat, Chief of #Army Staff of #india in #Washington DC on his official visit to #USA @adgpi
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1500 #yoga enthusiasts of #WashingtonDC commemorate #IDY2019 at the iconic #WashingtonMonument #USA #India
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Thank you Congressman @RepJoeWilson for hosting me today along with our other friends Senator @cindyhydesmith, Representatives @TedYoho, @DrNealDunnFL2 @RepMichaelGuest. @CGI_Atlanta @KumarAmitMEA
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Honored to welcome Hon’ble Finance Minister of #India @nsitharaman on official visit to #USA with high powered business delegation from @ficci_india
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Met US House of Representatives Majority Leader @LeaderHoyer and thanked him for his understanding and support of India US relations.
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@ambtstirumurti @harshvshringla Hearty congratulations on a most successful presidency with many firsts for India.
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Was a great honour to be invited to offer prayers at the #Baltimore #Gurudwara today.
Indian Ambassador @HarshShringla & other Enbassy officials. - participating in Sikh Ardas (prayers) at the Sikh Association of Baltimore Gurdwara after being felicitated by the Sikh congregation cc @IndianEmbassyUS .
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@DrSJaishankar A close friend since I replaced him in Hanoi in 1988, Vijay has epitomised the best in our service.
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#RepublicDay2019 celebrated in #USA by #Indian community in unprecedented numbers and enthusiasm in #Washington and elsewhere
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A special evening with #US corporates who have invested substantially under the #MakeInIndia program @MEAIndia @makeinindia
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Water resources offers a new and useful area of #India-#US cooperation. Happy to sign this agreement with Ambassador @USAmbIndia during the 2+2 Ministerial.
#USIndia is strengthening collaboration on critical water resource management & flood forecasting with the signing of MOU by @USAmbIndia Juster & Amb @HarshShringla. It will support PM @NarendraModi's efforts to ensure Indians have the water necessary for life & economic growth.
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Flagging off fully air conditioned #Dhaka-#Kolkata #MaitreyiExpress with #Railway Minister #Bangladesh
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Was delight to attend Diwali celebrations today at @StateDept with Ambassador Alice Wells and wish everyone a bright and prosperous new year ahead. @State_SCA
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Wished Abdur Rahman Bodi, MP, Cox’s Bazar-4, who has been admirably dealing with large influx of refugees in his constituency, the very best
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My very best wishes to Ebenezer and Silva Emmanuel, colleagues @IndianEmbassyUS, on their #wedding #anniversary
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Inaug of #NadiConference in #Dhaka by @rammadhavbjp; #Bangladesh FM Mahmood Ali; State FM @MdShahriarAlam; Assam Minister Kesava Mahanta
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My very best wishes to Mugdha Ghaisas on the completion of her highly successful #internship at the Education Wing of @IndianEmbassyUS
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Lots of new proposals in speech by PM @narendramodi at 4th #BIMSTEC Summit on connectivity, blue eco, maritime coop, disaster mgt, socio-cult rels, non-trad security threats, setting up Bay of Bengal Centre at Nalanda University, knowledge network, tourism, startups, digital, etc
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Minister @obaidulquader on Op #Insaniyat:"no words r enough 2 express gratitude of people of #Bangladesh 4 #India"receiving 1st consignment
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Delighted to pay my first courtesy call on #Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, #US Special Representative for #Afghanistan Reconciliation @StateDept @US4AfghanPeace
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A great pleasure to welcome renowned author Simran Kaur from South Carolina, here to address invitees at our #Baisakhi celebrations tomorrow
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Congratulated Honourable President of the People's Republic of #Bangladesh H.E. Mr Md Abdul Hamid at swearing in ceremony for his second term in office as President
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Heartiest Congratulations to #Bangladesh for historic launch of #Bangabandhu1 satellite to space
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A warm welcome to Rear Admiral Kenneth R. Whitesell, Deputy Commander and William "Dave" Duff, Foreign Policy Advisor, United States Pacific Fleet @PacFltChief
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An honour to make the acquaintance of the famous @GeneralPetreaus former @CIA Director, @CENTCOM Commander and Chairman of @KKR_Co Global Institute
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An honour to meet Mr @azimpre Chairman @Wipro and to discuss with him a wide range of issues that concern #India-#US relations @nasscom @IndianDiplomacy @FollowCII @USIBC @IndianEmbassyUS
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A pleasure to meet Governor of #Massachusetts @MassGovernor Charles Baker IV and discuss cooperation between #India and Massachusetts in green energy, education, urban development and people-to-people contacts @MEAIndia .@IndiainNewYork
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A pleasure to meet Congresswoman @TulsiGabbard and Congressman @RepHolding, co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on #India and #Indian-#Americans, on strengthening #IndiaUS ties. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @TulsiPress
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Looking forward to a productive meeting of the #India-#US Joint Working Group on #Counterterrorism Cooperation
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Thank you @RepTedYoho for meeting me in your home sunshine state of #Florida - our shared vision of democracy, rule of law and equal opportunities for all citizens is the foundation of the 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 strategic partnership @IndianEmbassyUS
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Indigo has placed $20 Billion order with US company.
IndiGo says:. - Placed $20 billion U.S. LEAP-1A Engine Order with @CFM_engines .- Largest ever single engine order in history .- To power 280 Airbus A320neo, A321neo aircraft.- Includes a long-term service agreement. Dumps @prattandwhitney.
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Greeted Hon’ble #PrimeMinister of #Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina at #iftar hosted on holy month of #Ramazan
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Wonderful to visit #Barisal in southern #Bangladesh for scholarship allocations to wards of #Muktijodha (#1971 Freedom Fighters) with new Mayor of #Barisal Sadiq Abdallah and MPs, #ShereBangla Foundation Chairman
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At the swearing-in of U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Mr. Elan S. Carr
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Valuable interaction with top business persons with an interest in #India-#USA trade & investment ties courtesy @FollowCII and @USIBC
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Celebration of the first Shrimad Rajchandra #GuruPurnima Shibir at #Virginia #USA with a great turnout of devotees and a strong message of philanthropy
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To commemorate 150th birth anniversary of #MahatmaGandhi, @IndiainNewYork successfully organized ‘India for Humanity: Role of @Jaipurfoot1’ seminar cum exhibition supported by @MEAIndia
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Honoured to have top #educators from #USA and #India led by the President of the Board of Trustees of MIT Peace University, #Pune come to @IndianEmbassyUS to present plans for a joint conference to exchange best practices in the #education sector
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My grateful thanks to #Congresswoman @JackieSpeier 4 engaging me on #India-#USA relations encompassing cooperation on the #IndoPacific, #Afghanistan and other areas of mutual interest
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Welcomed Shri Rajendra Singh, DG, @IndiaCoastGuard and delegation on official visit to #Bangladesh for DG-level talks on Coast Guard cooperation @CoastGuardIndia
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Condole the loss of our former Minister, a senior political leader and an extraordinary human being. Our thoughts and prayers are with Manu and Bhupi and the family.
Spoke to Shri Manvendra Singh and expressed condolences on the unfortunate demise of Shri Jaswant Singh Ji. True to his nature, Jaswant Ji fought his illness with immense courage for the last six years.
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Review meeting by #videoconferencing today on issue of detention of #Indian #Students with @IndianEmbassyUS and Consuls General @IndiainChicago @IndiainNewYork @CGI_Atlanta @CGISFO @cgihou identified release of students still in detention as top priority @SushmaSwaraj @MEAIndia
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#Bangladesh joins #SouthAsianSatellite project of #India initiated by PM @narendramodi at @18thsaarc; Minister @MdShahriarAlam
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Honored to meet @NC_Governor Roy Cooper and NC Secretary of Commerce Tony Copeland. Governor rightly said what brings our people together is the importance our communities attach to family and education
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Historic moment in #IndiaBangladesh rels with inauguration of end-2-end services between #Kolkata and #Dhaka & #Khulna and #Bhairab & #Titas bridges by PM @narendramodi & PM @sheikhhasina
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Connecting people: Chairman @jetairways Shri Naresh Goyal visits #Dhaka on occasion of 10th anniversary of Jet Airways flights from #India to #Bangladesh
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Conveyed greetings on the occasion of #EidulFitr to Bangladesh security personnel, support & household staff at #India House, #Dhaka. Heartfelt thanks to those who work behind the scenes
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Delighted to call on #Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz prior to his attending #BIMSTEC Chiefs’ Conclave in #Pune #India
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Thank you @neeratanden, President of @amprog Center for American Progress for a productive, wide-ranging discussion on politics and the strength of shared values and converging interests underpinning the 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 strategic partnership @IndianEmbassyUS @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia
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Fmr PM Indira Gandhi-led Congress Govt in 1974 took the decision to demarcate Kachchatheevu in the favour of Sri Lanka .Spoke to @NewsX earlier today on this. .
#KachchatheevuWar | Harsh V Shringla(@HarshShringla), Former Foreign Secretary speaks on the history of Kachchatheevu Island. Watch the full telecast on #NewsX with @msharma179
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Honored to meet the Governor of #SouthCarolina @henrymcmaster and present him with a bust of Mahatma #Gandhi150. Look forward to welcoming him in #India in the near future! @CGI_Atlanta
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