The Embassy of Indonesia, the country which is home to the largest number of Muslims in the world, has erected a 15 foot high statue of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of education and wisdom, on Embassy Row (Massachusetts Avenue) Washington DC. Indonesian Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal says the goal was...
India's Finance Minister to visit Washington DC this week, attend World Bank and IMF meetings
India's Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, will embark on a four-day official visit to the United States starting April 18 During his visit, Mukherjee will attend the Spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to Business Line, he will also hold bilateral meetings with his...
Defense Minister AK Antony in Washington, talks business
“We think we have the finest military hardware in the world, and if India is upgrading its defence capabilities, they should buy American,” P.J. Crowley, U.S. State Department spokesman, said following Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony’s meeting with Hillary Clinton. “Our understanding is that some of those decisions are coming...