Trump Expresses Gratitude for Hyderabad Road Naming
US President Donald Trump on Friday thanked India for the honor of naming a road adjacent to the US Consulate in Hyderabad as 'Donald Trump Avenue'. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "The new Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, India -- The first U.S. President to ever be honored in this way. Thank you!"
Ceremonial Unveiling at Freedom 250 Event
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka jointly unveiled a ceremonial plaque commemorating the renaming during a gala reception marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence, known as 'Freedom 250'. The event brought together senior diplomats, government officials, and leaders from business, aerospace, defence, and technology sectors.
According to a statement, the special designation by the Government of Telangana honours the United States and reflects Hyderabad's growing role in strengthening US-India engagement.
Ambassador Gor Highlights Bilateral Momentum
Ambassador Gor praised Hyderabad's growing importance in the bilateral relationship. "Nowhere is the high-speed trajectory of our partnership more evident than in Hyderabad. From HITEC City to aerospace and defence, this region represents progress that is defining our bilateral momentum," he said. Referring to economic cooperation, Gor added, "With our interim trade agreement and Mission India on track to bring over USD 20 billion of new investment to the United States, we are proving that America First does not mean America alone."
Key Attendees and Strategic Partnership
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and US Consul General in Hyderabad Laura Williams also participated in the celebrations. The event highlighted the expanding strategic and economic partnership between India and the United States, with Hyderabad emerging as a key hub for cooperation in aerospace, defence, and technology.
