Overview
- The US ambassador concluded a high-profile Mumbai visit after talks with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, Tata’s N. Chandrasekaran, Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani, pharmaceutical executives and faith leaders.
- Discussions with the RBI focused on increased cooperation, including the potential adoption of state-of-the-art US technology, according to Gor’s account.
- Gor and Fadnavis agreed to deepen US–Maharashtra ties with an emphasis on trade, investment, manufacturing, energy, health and the entertainment sector.
- Coverage cited the envoy saying India is expected to be invited next month to join Pax Silica, a US-led technology supply-chain initiative, a development that has been reported but not officially announced.
- The ambassador began the trip at the US Consulate, visited the Gateway of India and paid tribute at the 26/11 memorial, while noting that no specific agreements were announced yet.