Press Trust Of India
Houston, Oct 24: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is planning to take a trade delegation to India next year as part of his effort to further increase trade and economic ties between the two countries.
Abbott made the announcement in this regard during Diwali celebrations for members of the Indian-American community at the Governor’s Mansion in Texas capital, Austin on Sunday.
Abbott and first lady Cecilia welcomed over 30 Indo-American community members from Austin, Houston, Dallas and other places, at their sprawling mansion and lighted the ceremonial Diwali lamp.
“Diwali lamp has found a permanent home at the governor’s mansion in Austin, this is the third year in a row,” Abbott said. “Diwali and India community’s spirit of victory over evil, light over darkness inclusiveness is very similar to the values of the Americans,” he added.