New Delhi/IBNS: United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu during an official ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

"I give my deepest thanks to President Murmu for extending such warmth and hospitality," Ambassador Garcetti said. 

"It was an honor to present my credentials to the President, and it’s an honor to be back in India at such an exciting and historic time in the U.S.-India relationship.  I look forward to working with the Indian people to raise our partnership to new heights."

Ambassador Garcetti will make his first official trip next week to Ahmedabad and Mumbai.