Ambassador Roemer's Activities, October 2009
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Volunteering to build homes for Bawana families
October 29, 2009 Ambassador Roemer and other U.S. embassy employees answer President Obama's call to serve their community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in Bawana, outside of New Delhi. In the photo, Ambassador Roemer assists the mason by laying bricks. The owner of the house, Sita Devi, said she was happy with the team's work.
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Roemers at the Lotus Temple
October 25, 2009 Ambassador and Mrs. Roemer visit New Delhi's landmark Baha'i Temple, fulfilling President Obama's charge to meet Indians of all faiths, backgrounds, and regions.
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Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad
October 22, 2009 Ambassador Roemer admires the beauty of Chowmahalla Palace during his visit to the heritage palace in Hyderabad.
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Rare Manuscripts
October 22, 2009 Director of Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad Mr. G. Kishan Rao (center) shows Ambassador Roemer (right) rare manuscripts. Mr. Mohammad Alam Khan, Managing Director, The Hyderabad Deccan Cigarette Factory Pvt. Ltd is seen at left.
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Ambassador Roemer and Mr. Mohammad Alam Khan
October 22, 2009 Ambassador Roemer and Mr. Mohammad Alam Khan, Managing Director, The Hyderabad Deccan Cigarette Factory Pvt. Ltd. beside a 1938 Packard in which the Ambassador rode during his visit to Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad.
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Ambassador Roemer reaches out to Hyderabad
Oct 22, 2009 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Konijeti Rosaiah greets U.S. Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer on October 22, 2009 during the Ambassador's second day in the city.
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Ambassador Roemer supports green technology in Hyderabad
October 21, 2009 "This Green Business Centre not only represents the promise of a green economy, it demonstrates the importance of partnership between India and the United States in the 21st century," said Amb. Roemer during his October 21 tour of the GBC, built with support from the U.S. government.
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The Roemers awed by Taj Mahal
October 18, 2009 Ambassador Roemer, his wife, Sally, and their two daughters fulfilled the dream of many Americans by visiting the Taj Mahal. The family toured the majestic white marbled Taj, admiring the architecture of this magnificent monument and the arrangements of Charbagh Garden.
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Ambassador Roemer Inaugurates Cope India 2009 U.S.-India Joint Exercise in Agra
October 19, 2009 Ambassador Roemer emphasizes U.S.-India defense cooperation in his address to Indian and American air force officers and media at the inauguration of the Cope India U.S.-India joint exercises in Agra. This year's airlift exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance & disaster relief mission. The Ambassador greets the participating U.S. Airmen.
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Indian Government announces two nuclear power sites for the U.S.
October 17, 2009 "This development not only promises to deliver greater access to clean and affordable energy and electricity for all Indians, particularly the most disadvantaged and the rural poor, but it will also produce jobs and economic opportunities for the people of both India and the United States."
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Rich and varied U.S.-India partnership
October 15, 2009 Ambassador Roemer and Under Secretary for Political Affairs William Burns met with Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna in New Delhi. Under Secretary Burns said that he had a very rich agenda for his two days in India covering a wide range of regional and global issues for U.S.-Indian partnership.
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Kolkata trip concludes with a press conference
October 14, 2009 Ambassador Roemer concludes a two-day trip to Kolkata with a press conference at the American Center. Ambassador Roemer addressed more than 80 journalists, stating that, "I've had a taste of Kolkata and I leave this evening wanting more." Listen to Ambassador Roemer.
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Ambassador Roemer presents certificates to English Program students
October 14, 2009 In Kolkata, Ambassador Roemer presented certificates to students enrolled in the U.S. government funded English language program. He praised the teachers and parents for their dedication to supporting brighter futures and greater educational possibilities for these young scholars.
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Meeting people in Kolkata
October 14, 2009 Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer and the Consul General enjoy interacting with residents of the Kidderpore in southern Kolkata.
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Rickshaw ride in Kolkata
October 14, 2009 Ambassador Roemer and Consul General Beth Payne are thrilled by their ride in a rickshaw, a quintessential mode of transportation in Kolkata.
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Deeply moved by the dedication of Missionaries of Charity Sisters
October 14, 2009 Ambassador Roemer is guided through Shishu Bhavan by sisters at the Missions of Charity in Kolkata who run this children's home. The Ambassador was touched to see the babies and mentally challenged children cared for so well by the sisters. The Ambassador congratulated them for their commendable work.
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Ambassador Roemer pays tribute to Mother Teresa at Mother House
October 14, 2009 Ambassador Roemer visits Mother House, the final resting place of Mother Teresa, where he placed a wreath on her tomb.
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U.S. investment in India
October 13, 2009 Ambassador Roemer discussed investment possibilities in West Bengal with members of Kolkata's American Chamber of Commerce.
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Ambassador Roemer meets West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
October 13, 2009 West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee hosts U.S. Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer at the Writers’ Building in Kolkata for a collegial, productive and warm meeting on October 13. They discuss many common interests. Ambassador Roemer addresses members of the press after the meeting.
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Kolkata hosts Ambassador Roemer
October 13, 2009 Ambassador Roemer pays tribute to Bengali poet and musician Rabindranath Tagore at the Tagore House. Ambassador Roemer is hosted by Assistant Curator Tulsimanjari Ganguly (right) and Rabindra Bharati University vice chancellor Karunasindhu Das (left).
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Ambassador supports English language instruction
October 9, 2009 One hundred teenage students who recently received U.S. government scholarships to study English, practice their English language skills at Deepalaya with Ambassador Roemer. Deepalaya is a non-government development organization working on issues affecting the urban and rural poor, with a special focus on children.
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Ambassador Roemer and Foreign Secretary Rao Chair US-India education meeting
October 8, 2009 Ambassador Roemer greets Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao at the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) Board of Directors meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. The two are Honorary Co-Chairpersons of the Board.
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Ambassador Roemer at the premiere of Smile Pinki
October 8, 2009 Ambassador Roemer greets director Megan Mylan (right) and Smile Train's Ashish Agarwal as he arrives for the premiere of Oscar winning documentary Smile Pinki at the PVR Plaza. This American movie, filmed in Varanasi, documents the work of U.S.-based NGO, Smile Train, which provides free cleft surgery for hundreds of thousands of children.
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U.S. Ambassador addresses Indian business leaders
October 8, 2009 Captains of Indian business and industry have their first formal introduction with Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer as he addresses the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi.
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Ambassador Roemer addresses members of the U.S.-India Business Council
October 7, 2009 U.S. Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer addresses members of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) at a reception to welcome him in New Delhi.