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India appreciates US’ South Asia, Indo-Pacific strategies (Lead)
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minster Narendra Modi voiced his appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s policies on South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region when US Permanent Representative to the UN Nikki Haley called on him here on Wednesday.
“The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for President Trump’s South Asia and Indo-Pacific strategies and commended his initiative for denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement following the meeting.
Trump announced a new strategy for South Asia last year which envisages a significant role for India in the reconstruction and capacity building of war-ravaged Afghanistan.
India and the US, along with Japan and Australia, are also part of the quad revived late last year that seeks to work for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to the statement, Haley, the first person of Indian descent to hold a cabinet-level position in the US, noted the deepening relations between India and the US particularly in strategic and defence sectors.
“Both the dignitaries discussed ways to enhance India-US cooperation including on counter-terrorism and in multilateral fora.
“They expressed confidence that the strong India-US partnership will continue to be an important factor for global peace and prosperity.”
After calling on Modi, Haley held a meeting with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
“Good discussion to deepen our strategic partnership and strengthen our ongoing cooperation at the United Nations,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted along with a picture of Sushma Swaraj and Haley warmly hugging each other.
Earlier on Wednesday, Haley said she is here to strengthen bilateral relations and to continue the democratic bonds.
“I am here to once again solidify our love for India, our belief in the friendship that India and the US have and our willingness to make that relation even stronger,” Haley said during a visit to the Humayun’s tomb here.
Mentioning that there were multiple levels of opportunities between the two countries, Haley said India and the US shared the value of freedom.
“Whether it is countering terrorism, whether it is the fact that we want to continue our democratic opportunities, or start to work together more strongly on the military aspect, there are lots of things that India and the US have in common,” she said.
Haley arrived here on Tuesday on a three-day visit in what is her first trip to India after being appointed as the US Ambassador to the UN.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.