India to open new consulate in Seattle

India will open its sixth consulate in Seattle after 7 years of the first announcement.

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Ministry of External Affairs has appointed Consul-General in Seattle. Joint Secretary Prakash Gupta is MEA's point-person.

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The consultate opening announcement is expected to be made next week in 2+2 talks on 10th November

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The report is out at a time wen President Joe Biden rolled out red carpet for PM Narendra Modi at White House

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The US also intends to open new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.

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