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U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer announced resignation from his post
on April 28. Roemer is expected to leave India in June.
A release by the embassy said the reason for Roemer’s departure is for personal,
professional, and family considerations. “When I accepted this job two years
ago, I told President Obama that I would serve for two years but that family
considerations would be front and center after that,” said Roemer in the
statement.
Roemer also stated that the past two years have been a time of incredible
experiences, warm friendships, and meaningful partnerships for him and for his
entire family.
On the defence cooperation between the two countries he said, “The sale of
C-130J aircraft and the pending sale of C-17s strengthen the strategic
partnership between our two countries, and demonstrates our enduring commitment
to sharing the world’s best technology with
India. Our defence partnership offers economic
benefits for both India and the United States and significant job
creation in both countries.” |