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October 10, 2007-October 23, 2007

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Governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty and Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda sign a historic agreement in New Delhi on October 23, 2007, making Minnesota and Haryana sister states. Standing behind them at the signing ceremony is Minnesota state senator, Satveer Chaudhry. This is the first time in history that a U.S. and an Indian state have become sister states.  Full Size	GIVING THE GIFT OF HEARING: A hearing aid gifted by the U.S.-based Starkey Foundation brings a smile to the face of a little girl in New Delhi on October 23, 2007. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty poses with the child, after affixing the hearing aid himself at a free clinic for school children. Over 700 children benefited from Starkey's free hearing aid clinic, which was held on October 22-23 in conjunction with the visit of a business delegation from Minnesota led by Governor Pawlenty. Starkey's legendary founder and CEO, William Austin, participated in the clinic himself, fitting the children with the hearing aids.  Full Size	The U.S.-based Starkey Foundation conducts a free hearing aid fitting clinic during the visit of a trade mission from Minnesota in New Delhi on October 22, 2007  Full Size	Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty addresses a meeting on "The Importance of Indo-American Partnership" organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi on October 22, 2007. Governor Pawlenty is leading a delegation of Minnesota business leaders and government officials to explore trade and investment opportunities with India. While in India October 20-27, the delegation will travel to New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai.   Full Size
American jazz group “Steve Smith and Vital Information” performs at the American Center, New Delhi on October 19, 2007.  Full Size	James L. Connaughton, White House Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality and the leader of the U.S. delegation, addresses delegates at the second ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate in New Delhi on October 15, 2007.   Full Size  Remarks	U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Steven White addresses participants at the inauguration of the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP) grantee workshop on Friday, October 12, 2007 in New Delhi. The U.S. has committed almost $15 million to support clean development projects in India. The U.S. Agency for International Development organized the workshop, bringing together Indian and U.S. grantees to begin implementation of the APP grants.  Full Size  Press Release	U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Maura Harty addresses the media in New Delhi on October 10, 2007. Ms. Harty said the U.S. approach is to be vigilant in securing its borders, while at the same time maintaining its traditional welcome for international travelers. Seated next to Ms. Harty is U.S. Embassy Consul General Peter G. Kaestner.  Full Size