U.S. Consulate General and University of Mumbai Host Discussion on Bilateral Relations with Under Secretary Liz Allen

The U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai in collaboration with the University of Mumbai, organized today a discussion with Liz Allen, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs for the United States, on the India-U.S. bilateral relationship’s significance within the broader geopolitical context. Ms Allen emphasized on the U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology and how both countries can work together to secure the technological ecosystem. Talking about misinformation and disinformation being an issue around the globe Ms Allen expressed that it is important to incorporate media literacy and digital literacy into education.

Speaking about more job opportunities in the US, Ms Allen said educational partnerships are one of the cornerstones of US- India relationships. Answering on the ongoing Israel- Palestine war, Ms Allen said that, US while working with Israel is also certain on talking about increasing civilian protection, bringing more aid to Gaza and are setting goals with various counterparts to not spread the war further in the middle east and for an independent Palestinian state.