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US State Department official Dorothy McAuliffe, the Special Representative for Global Partnerships, will visit India from June 7 to 8. During her visit, she will travel to Kochi to meet participants and deliver closing remarks at the WiSci (Women in Science) South Asia STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics) Camp.

 

This camp, running from June 1-9, brings together nearly 100 secondary school girls from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the US, and Maldives to offer skills-building, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities in various STEAM fields.

 

The US State Department highlighted in a press release that the interactive curriculum and workshops are developed and led by industry experts from the US private sector.

 

These WiSci camps support the US Department of State’s gender equality priorities by investing in girls’ education and leadership development globally.

 

After her engagements in Kochi, Dorothy McAuliffe will visit various cities in India to meet key stakeholders and discuss partnerships with the US Department of State.

 

She will also hold meetings with alumni of past Office of Global Partnerships initiatives, including the winners of the 2022 P3 Impact Award and recipients of the Office of Global Partnerships’ COVID-19 Private Sector Engagement and Partnership Fund.

 

The US Department of State noted that the WiSci South Asia STEAM Camp 2024 is a collaborative public-private partnership between the US Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships, the UN Foundation’s Girl Up, and the Caterpillar Foundation.

 

India and the US enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership covering almost all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests on a range of issues, and vibrant people-to-people contacts, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

 

In April, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, highlighted the successful US-India law enforcement cooperation in combating cybercrime. He termed the bilateral ties between the two nations as a "multiplicative relationship." Speaking at a special screening of the documentary 'Bogus Phone Operators' in New Delhi, Garcetti underscored the significance of the collaboration between the United States and India in addressing various challenges, including cybersecurity threats.

 

The US Embassy in New Delhi organised the special screening of a documentary film on Wednesday that exposes the world of illegal call centres and cybercrime and tech fraud.

 

Garcetti stated, “This is really a place where we have concerts, discussions, exhibitions…we really encourage you to come back…to really learn about the ways that the United States and India are working together in what I call a multiplicative relationship.”

 

He elaborated on the synergy between the two countries, stating, “It’s not India plus the United States, it’s India times the United States when we get together. Whether that’s in moments of great opportunity like expanding economic opportunities, looking at health issues together, combating challenges like climate change or other things.”

 

Dorothy McAuliffe’s visit and her engagements signify the ongoing collaboration and partnership between India and the US, reinforcing the commitment to shared goals in education, gender equality, cybersecurity, and broader strategic interests.

 

This visit is a testament to the strong and dynamic relationship between the two nations, emphasising the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation.