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PUBLISHED BY PRESS & INFORMATION, EMBASSY OF INDIA, WASHINGTON, DC

U.S. President Clinton in India

April 2000

IN THIS ISSUE

Excerpts from the Joint Press
Conference

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India-U.S. renewable energy
MoU signed ...

India-U.S. Sign a Joint
Statement on Cooperation in
Energy and Environment

India and the United States
sign commercial agreements
exceeding $3.5 billion

Excerpts from Ambassador
Chandra’s Chat with India
Today Online

Indian Press Monitor

U.S. News Media Excerpts
on Clinton’s Visit

India-U.S. to establish Science
and Technology Forum

Cultural Calendar

“...virtually every challenge
humanity knows can be found
here in India. And every
solution to every challenge can
be found here as well: confi-
dence in democracy; tolerance
for diversity; a willingness to
embrace social change. That is
why Americans admire India;
why we welcome India’s leader-

ship in the region and the
world; and why we want to
take our partnership to a new
level, to advance our common
values and interests, and to
resolve the differences that still
remain.”

— President Clinton addressing
the Indian Parliament,
March 22, 2000

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India-U.S. Relations:
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U.S. President Clinton and Prime Minister Vajpayee signing a joint statement “India-
U.S. Relations: A Vision for the 21st Century”, in New Delhi on March 21, 2000.

At the dawn of a new century, President Clinton and Prime Minister Vajpayee
resolve to create a closer and qualitatively new relationship between the
United States and India.

We are two of the world’s largest democracies. We are nations forged from
many traditions and faiths, proving year after year that diversity is our
strength. From vastly different origins and experiences, we have come to
the same conclusions: that freedom and democracy are the strongest bases
for both peace and prosperity, and that they are universal aspirations,
constrained neither by culture nor levels of economic development.

There have been times in the past when our relationship drifted without a
steady course. As we now look towards the future, we are convinced that
it is time to chart a new and purposeful direction in our relationship.

Globalization is erasing boundaries and building networks between nations
and peoples, economies and cultures. The world is increasingly coming
together around the democratic ideals India and the United States have long
championed and lived by.

Together, we represent a fifth of the world’s people, more than a quarter of
the world's economy. We have built creative, entrepreneurial societies. We
are leaders in the information age. The currents of commerce and culture
that link our societies run strong and deep. In many ways, the character of
the 21st century world will depend on the success of our cooperation for
peace, prosperity, democracy and freedom.

That presents us with an opportunity, but also a profound responsibility to
work together. Our partnership of shared ideals leads us to seek a natural

partnership of shared endeavors.
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Embassy Diary

In the continuing celebration of 50th anniversary of India as a Republic, a series of events have
been organised by the Embassy over the last few weeks:

Surbahar and Pakhawaj: Shubha Sankaran and Peter Fagiola regaled a large audience with their
performance on these unique instruments at the World Bank auditorium on April 29. Shubha Sankaran
who studied instrumental music with Ustad Imrat Khan, has performed widely in the United States and
India as well as other countries and is a regular on radio and television. Peter Fagiola, a disciple of late
Pandit Taranath Rao, is known for his diversity as a percussionist and is equally at home with pakhawaj
and tabla.

Memphis in May Festival: India was chosen for this turn of the millenium festival in Memphis held
during May 4-30. The festival included exhibitions of Indian art and artifacts, a photo exhibition on
River Ganga, a trade fair organised by the ITPO with the participation of internationally acclaimed chef
Jiggs Kalra from India, and performances by the Manipuri Pung Dhol Cholum troupe. A pop group from
India — Euphoria — also participated in the traditional Beale Street festival. Several hundered thousand
people from Tennessee and adjoining states got a chance to see various facets of India. The Dhol
Cholum group also performed in 5 other cities in May: Atlanta, Albuquerque, Los Angeles, Stamford
(CT) and Columbus Ohio. Their nearly month long tour of USA finished on May 28.

Exhibition of Paintings by Neil Slaughter: A painting exhibition “Images of India” by Prof. Neil Slaughter
was inaugurated at the Art Center of the University Club in Washington, D.C. on May 4. A distinguished
gathering attended the inauguration. The Exhibition displayed twenty-five pieces of his work which
were inspired by his wide travels in India as a Fulbright scholar, a journey which proved to be “an
intense life changing experience”. The social and cultural environment that he encountered in the

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Indian folk dancers from Manipur performing at the Memphis in May Festival.

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country he calls “a painter’s paradise” helped
form a new perspective for the development of
his art.

Readings by Ms. Maura Moynihan: At a colourful
function of Indian art and literature, organised Py
at the Embassy on May 16, Ms. Maura
Moynihan read from her collection of short
stories “Masterji And Other Stories” to an
audience of Congressional staffers, journalists
and artists. Ms. Moynihan who first went to
India in 1973 as the daughter of the then
Ambassador and now U.S. Senator, Ms. Daniel Indian Ambassador Naresh Chandra, U.S. Ambassador to India

P. Moynihan, is an accomplished writer, actress, richard Celeste and Ajai Malhotra, Minister (Commerce), Embassy of
singer, dancer and painter. Her multifaceted India with the organizers of the Memphis in May Festival.

personality was in evidence not only through

her reading but also through the exhibition of her paintings, which was put up at the Embassy on the
occasion. Ms. Moynihan, who is a light-footed traveller currently settled in Kathmandu, best expressed
her love for India when she said “my body is Irish, my heart Tibetan, my passport is American and
my soul Indian”.

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Ambassador Naresh Chandra, addressing the audience on the occasion, recalled the immense
contributions made by Senator Daniel P. Moynihan to Indo-US relations and expressed his admiration
for Ms. Moynihan’s varied accomplishments in art and literature.

The same audience also witnessed the amazing talent of a 20-year old Bangalore artist Raghava
Kalyanaraman who displayed his series of water colours and sketches. Raghava is currently travelling
in the United States and has exhibited his work in several cities.

Performance of Satriya Dance: \n collaboration with IDEA (Indian Dance Educator’s Association) and
the IMF/World Bank India Club, the Embassy organised performance of Satriya dance of Assam on May
27 at the World Bank auditorium. The dance was performed by the famous mother-daughter team of
Assam, Indira P.P. Bora and Menaka.

Besides the above events, the DC Film Festival (April 5-
14) showed four films from India or with Indian actors:
East is East, The Terrorist, Throne of Death and Split
Wide Open.

Forthcoming Events:

Concert by famous Dhrupad singer USTAD F.
WASIFUDDIN DAGAR on June 17. He is the son and
nephew of the Late DAGAR BROTHERS, Ustad N.
Zahiruddin and Faiyazuddin Dagar respectively. He
started his career at an early age as a soloist and also
performed with his uncle in jugalbandi until 1994. He is
the only heir and direct descendant in the Dagar family

to perpetuate, in the 20th generation, the family vocal
Ambassador Naresh Chandra inaugurating Memphis in style of Dhrupad singing.
May Festival.

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Visit of INS Mysore

. INS Mysore, an Indian Navy guided missile destroyer, participated in the International
Ne Naval Review on July 4, 2000 in New York. A ship of the U.S. Navy and 20 other
countries participated in this event and was reviewed by the U.S. President Bill Clinton.

INS Mysore earlier made a visit to the Norfolk, VA port between June 27 - 29, 2000 and
also took part in the Sail Boston-2000 in Boston on July 11, 2000.

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e INS Mysore was designed and built at Mazagon Docks, India.

a INS Mysore is the second Indian Naval Ship, which has been christened as MYSORE.
The old INS Mysore, a Cruiser, began her life in the Royal Navy as HMS Nigeria on 3rd
August 1940. During the Second World War she distinguished herself in various theatres

of war from the icy waters of the Arctic to the coral reefs of South East Asia. The ship
re was transferred to the Indian Navy on 29th August 1957. Her advent symbolised power.
me" Her main armament of 6" guns could deliver a fusillade of 2.5 tons of explosives a
a : minute on the enemy. Mysore’s first adventure in her chequered career was the libera-
mi tion of Goa in 1961. Her tasks included the speedy capture of Anjadip, neutralisation

ont and capture of the Portuguese frigate Aphonso de Albuquerque, and subsequent admin-
ide istration of the territory. In 1965 Mysore led the Fleet for two sorties in the North East
Arabian Sea and off North Saurashtra, but the enemy did not seek action. It fell once
again on Mysore to lead the Western Fleet to victory in December 1971, achieving a

ont most effective blockade of Karachi and virtual command of the Arabian Sea. In her
a twilight years, Mysore served as the Cadets Training Cruiser, the very cradle of profes-
ae sionalism through which many a future officer passed. Till her decommissioning on 29th
jer August 1985, Mysore constantly lived up to her motto: ALWAYS FEARLESS.

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Bilateral Meeting of the External Affairs Minister
with the U.S. Secretary of State and Participation
in the Conference of Democracies

Warsaw, Poland
June 30, 2000

The bilateral meeting was organized on the margins of the conference of ‘Communities of
Democracies’ (CD). CD is a new initiative organized by a number of countries. India was one of
the seven countries of the convening group of CD, which met prior to the conference in order to
prepare a draft declaration, which could be released on the conclusion of the conference. CD is
not an institutionalized grouping against anybody but a joint initiative taken to exchange views
and share experiences on how to strengthen democracy and democratic practices.

The meeting between External Affairs Minister and U.S. Secretary of State lasted for an hour.
During the meeting discussions were held on the modalities of CD.

The U.S. Secretary of State, Madeline Albright reiterated a very positive assessment of U.S.
President’s visit to India in March this year. Ms. Albright also reiterated U.S. President's invitation
to our Prime Minister for a return visit.

The return visit by our Prime Minister is expected to take place in September this year. The details
are being worked out and would be announced subsequently.

External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh raised the question of Indian UN peacekeepers in Sierra
Leone and our concerns on this issue. Incidentally, the following day External Affairs Minister was
to meet UN Secretary General to have discussions on this issue. Ms. Albright expressed her
willingness to join him for this meeting and reiterate US concerns. The next day, both the leaders
jointly met UN Secretary General.

As a result of consistent and continuing diplomatic efforts, 21 of the Indian soldiers in relatively
more difficult situations have been released. This is a good development. India also appreciates
Ms. Albright’s decision to join External Affairs Minister for his meeting with UNSG.

The discussions also took place on bilateral issues including nuclear nonproliferation and
disarmament. Indian position regarding CTBT has been articulated by PM i.e. “We are preparing
a national consensus in this matter and efforts would be continued in the coming months in this
direction”.

The two sides also exchanged views on various visits undertaken by the respective sides. External
Affairs Minister had recently been to Iran. Accordingly he shared our perceptions on Iran. Ms.

Albright had just visited Seoul and Beijing. She shared her experiences in these two places,
particularly on the summit meeting between North and South Korea.

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Prime Minister Vajpayee’s address
to the Joint Session of the
United States Congress

September 14, 2000

Prime Minister Vajpayee welcomed at the U.S. Congress. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House and Senator Strom Thurmond are seen in the
back. (September 14, 2000; Photo: Government of India Photo Divi-
sion)

Mr. Speaker,

Mr. President Pro tem,

Honourable Members of the
United States Congress,

It is with a deep sense of honour that | speak to you
today. | would like to thank you, Mr. Speaker, and
the members of the Congress for giving me this
opportunity.

In November 1999 a remarkable event took place in
the House of Representatives. By a vote of 396 to 4,

the House adopted a resolution congratulating India
and my government on the successful elections com-
pleted in October 1999. This display of broad-based
bipartisan support for strengthening relations with
India is heartening.

It is a source of encouragement to both President
Clinton and to me, as we work together to infuse a
new quality in our ties. | thank you for the near-
unique approach that you have adopted towards
my country.

Those of you who saw the warm response to Presi-
dent Clinton’s speech to our Parliament in March
this year will recognise that similar cross-party sup-
port exists in India as well for deeper engagement
with the USA.

1 am also deeply touched by the resolution adopted
in the House two days ago welcoming my visit and
the prospect of closer Indo-U.S. understanding.

Mr. Speaker,

American people have shown that democracy and
individual liberty provide the conditions in which
knowledge progresses, science discovers, innova-
tion occurs, enterprise thrives and, ultimately, people
advance.

To more than a million and half from my country,
America is now home. In turn, their industry, enter-
prise and skills are contributing to the advancement
of American society.

I see in the outstanding success of the Indian com-
munity in America, a metaphor of the vast potential
that exists in Indo-U.S. relations, and what we can
achieve together.

Just as American experience has been a lesson in
what people can achieve in a democratic frame-
work, India has been the laboratory of a democratic
process rising to meet the strongest challenges that
can be flung at it.

In the half century of our independent existence, we
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Dedication of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial

(Prime Minister Vajpayee dedicated the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in the
distinguished presence of President Clinton on September 16, 2000. The memo-
rial, established by an Act of the U.S. Congress, is located on federal land

opposite to the Embassy of India.)

Prime Minister’s address after dedication:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
| am delighted to be with all of you this morning.

Today is, indeed, a memorable day for all of us. |
have arrived here after unveiling a statue of Mahatma
Gandhi in front of the Indian Embassy.

lam grateful to Presi-
dent Clinton for tak-
ing time out of his
schedule to join me
at the function. This
extraordinary ges-
ture, along with the
glowing tributes he
paid to the Mahatma
in his opening remarks
at the White House
ceremony yesterday,
have further endeared
America and its Presi-
dent to our people.

With the unveiling of
Gandhiji’s statue in
Washington, one of
the greatest apostles of
peace has, in a sense,
arrived physically in

through the Gandhian method of non-violence, was
for me the most potent weapon available to the
oppressed people in their struggle for freedom.”

Gandhiji’s unique method of passive resistance
proved to be an enormously active force against
colonial oppression. His use of non-cooperation, civil
disobedience and non-violence as instruments in the
struggle for freedom
touched the American
people as much as it
did people all over the
world. America’s own
struggle for indepen-
dence had an impor-
tant influence on
India’s freedom move-
ment. Gandhiji has
acknowledged that the
great American phi-
losopher Thoreau was
his teacher in “the sci-
ence of civil disobedi-
ence.”

Gandhiji’s personality
had a magnetic effect
on many people in
this country. All of us
know about the in-
J comparable homage

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world's eldest democ- and Ambassador Naresh Chandra (September | 6, 2000; Photo: Raj Sharma)

Tacy.
But the Mahatma’s spirit has been with the people
of America for the greater part of the last century.

Indeed, he was with Americans, not too far from
here, 37 years ago. On that occasion, a quarter
million Americans marched to Lincoln Memorial to
hear Martin Luther King outline his dream of a truly
emancipated America.

King’s guiding light was Mahatma Gandhi. As he
said: “The Christian doctrine of love, operating

Einstein.

But not so well known is the effect he had on ordi-
nary Americans. For example, Samuel Evans Stokes,
a wealthy American from Philadelphia, gave up
everything to become a soldier in the Mahatma’s
army of Satyagrahis in India.

He even changed his name to ‘Satyanand’ Stokes
and had the rare honour of being the only American
to become a member of the All India Congress Com-
mittee.

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Prime Minister Vajpayee and President Clinton with the sculptor Gautam
Pal and Ambassador Naresh Chandra (September 16, 2000; Photo:
Raj Sharma)

His recent widely acclaimed biography, American in
Khadi, shows how there has always been a natural
affinity between India and America. Friends, what is
it about Gandhiji that makes him a man not just of
the past, but equally of the present and the future?

What is it about him that makes him not just an
Indian, but a man who belonged to the whole
humanity?

The answer to these questions is obvious: The uni-
versality of the man. And the immorality of his
message.

What is more, Gandhiji lived his own message. As
he himself famously put it, “My life is my message”.

It is the message of truth and non-violence.
Of brotherhood of all human beings.

Of cooperation among nations.

Equally, it is the message of tolerance and respect
for diversity, which are the basic tenets of democ-
racy.

Gandhiji saw both these tenets as the art and science
of mobilising the physical, economic and spiritual
resources of all sections of the people in the service
of the common good.

It is the proud privilege of both India and the United
States that out two countries are models — one in
the East and the other in the West — of democracy
as well as unity in diversity.

We both cherish, preserve and promote universal
human rights such as freedom of speech, political
choice and religious belief.

These are universal values that form the foundation
of more tolerant and compassionate societies, a more
non-violent world free from tensions and fear.

They form the foundation of a world where the
liberty of people living in open societies is not threat-
ened by extremism and terrorism.

These are values enshrined in the American and
Indian Constitutions and handed down to us by great
men like Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi and
Martin Luther King. It is not a coincidence that all
three of them fell to the bullets of assassins.

Inspired by the Mahatma, we believe that non-vio-
lence requires faith in God and faith in man. Hence,
we remain hopeful of a world where the conscience
of humanity will never allow forces of bigotry and
violence to succeed. Gandhiji’s statue here in the
heart of Washington will be a symbol of the triumph
of the human spirit against oppression, just as the
Statue of Liberty in the New York has been the
beacon of freedom, for the whole world.

Distinguished guests,

Today is the penultimate day of my visit to this great
country. It has been a very satisfying and fruitful
visit.

| thank President Clinton for the enormous personal

commitment he has brought to bear on the success
of the Indo-American dialogue.

Just as his visit to India earlier this year was a
memorable one for him, my own visit to America
now has been equally momentous.

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Arrival ceremony at the Blair House. Prime
Minister Vajpayee, Chief of Protocol, Ambassa-
dor Mary French and India’s Ambassador Naresh
Chandra. (September 13, 2000; Photo: Rajan
Devadas)

Prime Minister Vajpayee addressing a
luncheon hosted in his honor by the
U.S. Vice President Al Gore at the State
Department. (September 15, 2000;
Government of India Photo Division)

Prime Minister Vajpayee arriving for the state
dinner hosted in his honor by President Clinton
and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton (Sep-
tember 17, 2000; Photo: Rajan Devadas)
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Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India will pay an official visit to the
United States and will be in Washington, DC from September 13-17, 2000. Prime
Minister Vajpayee will arrive in Washington after attending the UN Millennium
Summit in New York. In Washington, the Prime Minister will hold talks with
President Clinton and address the joint session of the U.S. Congress. The Prime
Minister will also dedicate the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in Washington, DC.

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Special Edition
Economic News & India News — September 2000
Published by the Embassy of India, Washington, DC

CONTENTS

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India-U.S. Relations: A Vision for the 21st Century ............:ccscsssetssseerseeees 2
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