Washington: US President Donald J. Trump has congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, praising his diplomatic record and commitment to India–US ties.
“Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on becoming the new Lt Governor of Delhi!” Trump said in a social media post.
He pointed to Sandhu’s tenure as India’s Ambassador to the United States and his role in advancing bilateral engagement.
“As a seasoned Diplomat and former Ambassador to the United States, he has always shown deep commitment to strengthening the U.S.-India relationship,” Trump said.
The US President also expressed confidence in Sandhu’s leadership in the Indian capital.
“Wishing him success in leading Delhi’s progress, and furthering global ties!” he added.
Sandhu, a senior Indian Foreign Service officer, served as India’s envoy in Washington during a period of expanding strategic engagement between the two countries. His tenure saw sustained outreach to US lawmakers, officials and the Indian diaspora.
Trump’s message was brief but underscored Sandhu’s profile in Washington and his role in deepening bilateral ties.
The India–US partnership has broadened in recent years, with cooperation spanning defence, trade and emerging technologies. Officials in both countries have described the relationship as central to stability in the Indo-Pacific and to global economic growth.
High-level exchanges, joint military exercises and coordination in multilateral forums have become routine features of the partnership.
Sandhu’s appointment to a key administrative position in Delhi reflects a wider trend of experienced diplomats being assigned governance roles, particularly at a time when India’s global engagement is expanding.
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi plays a significant role in overseeing administration in the national capital, working alongside the elected government on key policy and governance issues.
India and the United States have maintained close ties across successive administrations, with bipartisan support in Washington for stronger engagement with New Delhi.
The relationship has also been shaped by shared concerns over regional security, supply chains and technology cooperation, alongside deep people-to-people links driven by a large and influential Indian diaspora in the United States.
(IANS)
