Once confirmed, 50-year-old Eric Garcetti will succeed Kenneth Juster, who was the US envoy in New Delhi till January 2021
US president Joe Biden is expected to nominate Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as the next US ambassador to India, according to reports.
The White House announced its ambassadors to Mexico, Sri Lanka and Israel on Tuesday, but Garcetti’s name was not declared. He has been in contention for the post along with former Congressman Jim McDermott.
Once confirmed, 50-year-old Garcetti will succeed Kenneth Juster, who was the US envoy in New Delhi till January 2021. Read More…