India not just incredible but unforgettable: Outgoing US envoy

Outgoing US Ambassador Eric Garcetti, in an emotional video message on 'X', said he is leaving India as a "lifelong friend and supporter" of India-US partnership.

- ASHOK TUTEJA

"As I bid farewell to India after serving as the 26th U.S. Ambassador to this amazing country, my heart is full. You've given me a second home, a family of friends, and memories that will last a lifetime," he said.

"My dear India: you're not just incredible—you're unforgettable," the American envoy said as he reflected on his time in the country. He also spoke about the strong bonds forged between the two nations during his tenure as the 26th US envoy.

Mr Garcetti expressed his deep connection with India, a country he first visited as a child and later as a student, acknowledging the warmth and hospitality extended to him by the people of India, highlighting the diverse experiences he had during his time in the country.