Indian Consulate’s outreach with Spokane in Eastern Washington!
Useful exchange of views on strengthening cooperation between India and the City of Spokane with Mayor of Spokane, Ms. Lisa Brown
Exchanged insights with local political representatives including with Spokane City Council President, Ms. Betsy Wilkerson, Washington State Representatives Mike Volz, Alex Ybarrra, Tom Dent and Washington State Senator Judy Warnic
Good discussions with leadership of Greater Spokane Inc on potential trade missions from Spokane to India
Exploring collaborative opportunities between Gonzaga University and India centres of educational excellence with President of Gonzaga University, Mr. Thayne McCulloh.
Meetings with leadership of Washington State University (WSU) in Spokane at Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience, Sleep and Performance Research Centre, College of Medical Science, and College of Pharmacy.
Useful insights on agri-tech exchanged with leadership of School of Agriculture at Washington State University – Pullman campus.
Thank the KHQ Nonstop Local News Channel for sharing India’s outreach priorities in Eastern Washington with Spokane on their prime time news network https://shorturl.at/GzCx6
Also thank the members of the Indian Community in Spokane for hosting a welcome reception.
It may be noted that Spokane is the second most populous city in Washington State and a leading education hub with key industries anchored around aero-space (hosting nearly 120 aerospace manufacturers and suppliers), health care and life sciences and agri-technologies.
(17 – 18 September 2024, Spokane)
