Kwatra, Georgia Governor discuss stronger India trade and investment ties

Washington,UPDATED: Aug 4, 2026 18:00 IST

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and discussed ways to expand trade and investment ties between India and the state. He said the talks also covered connectivity and opportunities to deepen collaboration in business, innovation and education.

During his visit to Atlanta, Kwatra also met Carol Tome, chief executive officer of United Parcel Service (UPS), took part in an India-US Education Roundtable, and interacted with members of the Indian-American community. Across these meetings, he focused on economic partnership, supply chains, education links and the role of the diaspora in strengthening India-US ties.

In a social media post on Monday, Kwatra said, "We discussed the expanding India–Georgia trade and investment partnership, greater connectivity, and opportunities to deepen collaboration in business, innovation, and education. Looking forward to Georgia's continued contribution to stronger India–US ties." He also congratulated Governor Kemp on his successful tenure.

Kwatra's meeting with Tome focused on investment opportunities in India. He said the discussions covered the growing India-US economic partnership, resilient supply chains, logistics connectivity, and UPS's expanding investments, engagement and presence in India. "The Indian economy offers exciting opportunities in innovation, manufacturing, and global business partnerships," he said.

At the India-US Education Roundtable hosted by the Consulate General of India in Atlanta, Kwatra held what he described as productive discussions on research partnerships, academic exchanges, innovation, technology collaboration and opening satellite campuses in India. "As India and the United States invest in the future, education remains one of the strongest pillars of our strategic partnership," he said.

In his meeting with the Indian-American community, Kwatra said their achievements were an important part of the growing India-US partnership. "Wonderful to meet members of the vibrant Indian diaspora in Atlanta. Across the Southeast, our community is excelling in every field and deepening the bonds between India and the United States. Their achievements are a source of pride and a strong pillar of our growing strategic partnership," he said. Overall, the ambassador's Atlanta visit covered trade, investment, education and community ties as part of the broader India-US partnership.

With PTI Inputs

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