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US diplomat visits State
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 12 2016 :
The US Consul General in Kolkata for East and Northeast India, Craig Hall visited Imphal as part of his familiarization tour in the region.
During his first visit to Imphal, Hall drew attention to several key aspects of the now re-energized US � India partnership including security partnership, trade and investment, economic cooperation, education and cultural exchanges, according to a statement.
Hall made a courtesy call on Governor V Shanmu-ganathan and Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and had positive discussions about the future of US-India relations and Manipur's place in it.
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The Consul General started his trip by visiting Manipur's unique symbol of women's empowerment and leadership in economic development Mother's Market (Ima Keithel).
He also visited the novel educational institution, Mega Manipur School and interacted with the school's administration.
As part of his cultural outreach, Consul General Craig Hall visited Khuman Lampak Sports Complex where he had an on the field interaction with baseball and softball players of Manipur Amateur Baseball Association (MABA) .
Hall met with regional business leaders at a connectivity round table hosted by Manipur Chamber of Commerce & Industries (MCCI), to discuss opportunities for deeper and broader economic engagement between US and Indian companies.
Consul General Craig Hall also interacted with a diverse group of civil society leaders who are alumni of US State Department-funded leadership programs.
The Consul General ended his tour by visiting Manipur's iconic tourism sites, the Kangla Fort and the Govindaji Temple, the statement added.
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