The Indian American Forum for Political Education along with the Federation of Indian Associations of Cleveland, Ohio, held a reception July 20, on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention, to honor India’s Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh.
More than 150 people attended the event, organizers told News India Times.
The IAFPE has traditionally held such receptions at national conventions over the years, Dr. Sampat Shivangi, president of the organization, said.
In his speech, Singh highlighted the progress in bilateral relations with India on every front including trade, manufacturing, nuclear energy cooperation in space, climate change, education, and defense technology. Singh also praised the Indian-American community, singling out several people, including Dr. Sudhir Parikh, publisher of News India Times and recipient of the Padma Shri award, and past president of IAFPE.
Among those also present were 25 members of the American Jewish Council, which had hosted Ambassador Singh the day before.
Sujata Lekha welcomed the Ambassador and guests. Shivangi gave an account of the work done by IAFPE, one of the oldest Indian-American organizations, toward fostering better India-U.S. relations. It lobbied and testified in the U.S. Congress to pass the Family Reunification Act that helped to bring families of U.S. residents, and for the India- U.S. Civil Nuclear Cooperation agreement.
“These receptions are a way of welcoming India’s representative to this country and also give them the opportunity to get to know the Forum and its activities, as well as the community,” Dr. Parikh said.
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