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NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Veteran Indian Diplomat Taranjit Sandhu Joins US-India Forum With Top Role
Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed Advisor to the Board of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Chairman of its newly established Geopolitical Institute. The veteran Indian diplomat and former envoy to the United States has a diplomatic career spanning nearly 40 years. "I am delighted to join the US India Strategic Partnership Forum as Chairman of its Geopolitical Institute," Mr Sandhu said. "I have had the opportunity to work on as well as follow the India-US story for over three decades. The relationship has evolved into a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, underpinned by shared values and interests, matured in character and nurtured by the vibrant people-to-people ties between the two countries." He will now guide USISPF's strategic initiatives, particularly focusing on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), the Quad (India, Japan, Australia, US), and the I2U2 grouping comprising India, Israel, the US, and the UAE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump brought "renewed vigour" to the partnership through the India-US COMPACT, with a focus on defence, energy, trade, and technology, he said. Mr Sandhu's association with USISPF is not new. During his tenure as India's Ambassador to the US from 2020 to 2024, he worked closely with the Forum to deepen bilateral ties. His diplomatic career also includes three stints in Washington, DC, including serving as Deputy Chief of Mission under then-Ambassador S Jaishankar. He played a key role in organising events such as PM Modi's 2014 Madison Square Garden address, Trump's 2020 India visit, and the 2024 state visit of PM Modi to Washington. "New Delhi has always sent its brightest minds to Washington, but few have come more experienced in understanding the contours of US-India relations than Ambassador Sandhu," said Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of USISPF. "Having worked closely with Ambassador Sandhu during his diplomatic days, I am eager to engage with him in this new avatar, this time with his new USISPF hat." As Chair of the Geopolitical Institute, Mr Sandhu will help shape USISPF's approach to evolving geopolitical dynamics, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. His focus areas will include defence cooperation, vaccine diplomacy, critical and emerging technologies, and energy partnerships. He will also offer strategic insights on regional initiatives like IMEC and I2U2, both of which gained significant momentum during his tenure in Washington.
United News of India
3 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Taranjit Sandhu joins USISPF as advisor and geopolitical institute chair
New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, veteran diplomat of nearly four decades and former Indian envoy to Washington, joined the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) as Advisor to the Board and will be the chairman of the USISPF Geopolitical Institute. In his new role, Ambassador Sandhu will lend his diplomatic acumen to guide USISPF's strategic engagements on the India-Middle-East-Europe-Economic Corridor (IMEC), the Indo-Pacific Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) and the I2U2 (India, Israel, USA, and UAE) initiatives. Ambassador Sandhu worked closely with USISPF during his four-year tenure in Washington, before calling time on his decorated 35-year diplomatic career in February 2024. As one of New Delhi's finest diplomatic stalwarts, Ambassador Sandhu was a key architect in strengthening US-India relations through his four stints in the United States, three of them in Washington, D.C. Commenting on his new appointment, Ambassador Sandhu remarked: 'I am delighted to join the US India Strategic Partnership Forum as Chairman of its Geopolitical Institute. I have had the opportunity to work on as well as follow the India-US story for over three decades. The relationship has evolved into a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, underpinned by shared values and interests, matured in character and nurtured by the vibrant people-to-people ties between the two countries." "Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have imparted renewed vigor through the India-US COMPACT that focuses on key sectors including defence, technology, energy and trade. USISPF, led by Mukesh, has played a significant role in forging closer ties between the governments, industry, innovators and academia of India and US," Ambassador Sandhu added. "As we navigate through an increasingly uncertain world, I look forward to contributing meaningfully in the new role, towards further deepening this most consequential partnership," he said. Under his diplomatic stewardship, US-India relations reached zenith with deep collaboration in the fields of energy, critical and emerging technology, education, space and robust defense ties, with the highlight being the historic state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2023, President Joe Biden's first visit to India as Commander-in-chief for a momentous G20 summit in New Delhi, and also organizing President Trump's maiden visit to India during his first term in February 2020, before the world shut down with the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Sandhu, previously served in Washington as second in command to Dr Jaishankar, when he was then the serving Ambassador and Ambassador Sandhu was the Deputy Chief of Mission. Together, they both wrote the beginning chapters of Prime Minister Modi's engagement with the United States with the historic Madison Square Garden address in 2014. 'The most important strategic partnership of the 21st century, one between Washington and New Delhi, requires the art of deft diplomacy and sagacious statecraft. New Delhi has always sent its brightest minds to Washington, but few have come more experienced in understanding the contours of US-India relations than Ambassador Sandhu, who in his first stint in Washington, as the First Secretary (Political) as he formed crucial relations on Capitol Hill, with both Democrat and Republican lawmakers, during a time of sanctions from the Clinton Administration," said Dr. Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of USISPF. 'Today, this relationship is the most defining partnership of the 21st century and one that has been made possible with sagacious diplomats such as Ambassador Sandhu, who have worked on strengthening ties from semiconductors to supply chains, energy to education and defense drones to diaspora dialogues. Having worked closely with Ambassador Sandhu during his diplomatic days, I am eager to engage with him in this new avatar, this time with his new USISPF hat," Mukesh Aghi added. With the Indo-Pacific a priority, Ambassador Sandhu will lend to USISPF's work in the Quad, as four democracies strengthen defence ties, vaccine diplomacy in healthcare, energy partnerships, and critical and emerging technology. With the importance of regional stability and energy economy of West Asia, the key focus lies in strengthening infrastructure, supply chains and economic corridors through the IMEC. The I2U2 came into existence during Ambassador Sandhu's time as the lead envoy in Washington, and USISPF remains grateful for his diplomatic erudition in guiding our efforts to strengthen commercial ties through multilateral settings. UNI AAB PRS
India.com
7 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Big Gain for Kumar Mangalam Birla, USISPF appoints Aditya Birla Group Chairman as…, he will also be serving…, company to invest Rs 342000000000 in…
Masterstroke by Kumar Mangalam Birla New Delhi: In a major development, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). According to the statement issued by the USISPF, Kumar Mangalam Birla will be serving as a member of the Board's Executive Committee, the USISPF said on Friday. Aditya Birla Group is the largest Indian greenfield investor in the United States, with investments exceeding USD 15 billion and operations spanning 15 states across metals, carbon black, and chemicals. Honour to join the USISPF: Kumar Mangalam Birla 'It is an honour to join the USISPF Executive Committee. In a short span, USISPF has become a strong force in shaping and strengthening the strategic and economic ties between the United States and India. Its work in fostering dialogue, collaboration, and trust between the two nations has made a meaningful difference,' said Birla. It is important to note that Aditya Birla Group's US subsidiary, Novelis, is the world's largest aluminum recycling company and plays a pivotal role in revitalising and advancing the US manufacturing sector. Aditya Birla Group's Ambitious Projects Among the Group's most ambitious projects is a USD 4.1 billion investment in Bay Minette, Alabama, which will establish the first fully integrated aluminum rolling and recycling plant in the US in four decades and represents the largest industrial investment in Alabama's history. John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF and Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures said, 'Birla joining the Executive Committee will help steer USISPF to new horizons and uncharted paths, as we continue to grow and define this accelerated partnership.' USISPF is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-partisan organisation with offices in Washington, D.C. and New Delhi. USISPF's members include global companies with a combined market valuation of over USD10 trillion and more than 6 million employees.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US-India ties: Kumar Mangalam Birla joins USISPF board, vows deeper US push as top Indian greenfield investor
Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla (ANI) Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has joined the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) as a member of its Executive Committee, the forum said in a statement on Saturday. The appointment comes weeks after Birla was conferred the Global Leadership Award at the 2025 USISPF Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening US-India business ties, PTI reported. In a statement, Birla said the USISPF had in a short span become a 'strong force' in shaping bilateral strategic and economic cooperation. 'The US-India partnership is among the most consequential partnerships in the world,' he said, adding that Aditya Birla Group remains committed to growing its investments in the US. 'We are very proud to be the largest Indian investor in the US... When our two nations come together with purpose and clarity, they can shape the arc of global commerce and innovation for the better,' he said, quoted PTI. USISPF said Aditya Birla Group is the largest Indian greenfield investor in the United States with over $15 billion in investment and operations in 15 states, across sectors such as metals, carbon black, and chemicals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Se você sofre com dores no joelho. Leia isso antes que seja deletado Vida Sem Dores Undo Its US-based subsidiary Novelis is the world's largest aluminium recycling firm and a key player in reviving the American manufacturing sector, USISPF added. Welcoming Birla to the Executive Committee, USISPF Chairman John Chambers said his presence will help 'steer USISPF to new horizons and uncharted paths.' Vice-chair and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen added that Birla's leadership and investment philosophy align with the forum's goals of advancing mutual prosperity through innovation and development. USISPF President Mukesh Aghi lauded Birla's philanthropic focus, saying his belief in the Gandhian principle of trusteeship stands out. 'We look forward to working with Birla to shape the next chapter of the US-India strategic partnership,' he said. Under Birla's leadership over the past three decades, the Aditya Birla Group has grown into a $66 billion multinational across 40 countries, with a market cap of over $100 billion. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kumar Mangalam Birla joins USISPF Board of Directors
New Delhi: Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum ( USISPF ). He will also serve as a member of the Board's Executive Committee , the USISPF said on Friday. "It is an honour to join the USISPF Executive Committee. In a short span, USISPF has become a strong force in shaping and strengthening the strategic and economic ties between the United States and India. Its work in fostering dialogue, collaboration, and trust between the two nations has made a meaningful difference," said Birla. Aditya Birla Group is the largest Indian greenfield investor in the United States, with investments exceeding $15 billion and operations spanning 15 states across metals, carbon black, and chemicals. Its US subsidiary, Novelis, is the world's largest aluminum recycling company and plays a critical role in revitalising and advancing the US manufacturing sector. Among the Group's most ambitious projects is a $4.1 billion investment in Bay Minette, Alabama, which will establish the first fully integrated aluminum rolling and recycling plant in the US in four decades and represents the largest industrial investment in Alabama's history. John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF and Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures said, "Birla joining the Executive Committee will help steer USISPF to new horizons and uncharted paths, as we continue to grow and define this accelerated partnership." USISPF is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-partisan organisation with offices in Washington, D.C. and New Delhi. USISPF's members include global companies with a combined market valuation of over USD10 trillion and more than 6 million employees.
