Our Special CorrespondentThe US ambassador to India, Kenneth I. Juster, at Victoria Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening. He toured three galleries displaying British military artefacts, European oil paintings and a painting gallery depicting the historical evolution of Caluctta. He was shown around by Victoria Memorial curator Jayanta SenguptaCalcutta: The US has underscored the need for the right environment to promote trade and investment in Bengal and India. (Sanjoy Chattopadhyaya)During his speech at the event, organised by BCCI and AmCham (eastern region), the ambassador highlighted that US business presence in eastern India is an important part of the overall picture. Juster declined to share a view that socio-religious strife in India would impede investment of US companies.

Source: The Telegraph February 07, 2018 20:15 UTC