It was really nice to be invited by Mr Riyhad Kundanmal - Polo Chairman, to watch a fantastic polo match at Mahalaxmi Racecourse Mumbai. It's not often you get to sit next to Akbar Khan - Indian actor/director and discuss the intricacies of polo surrounded by family and friends.
It was a privilege to be part of the #RemembranceDay service hosted by the British Deputy High Commission, Mumbai and the Ex-Services’ Association at St. Thomas’ Cathedral. Consuls from around the world paid tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
Happy to be invited by Prof (Dr) Apoorva Palkarto to join the “Academic Launch of Maharashtra State Skills University” here in Mumbai. The launch was presided over by Hon. @BKoshiyari - Governor of Maharashtra State. New Zealand G2G has signed a MoA with the MH Skill Development.
Was a privilege to be invited to the launch of the SAI Hospital Dialysis Centre here in Dharavi, Mumbai. Thanks to Mr Nimesh Shah and his team at Caring Friends for their generous donation of ten dialysis machines that provide critical, life-saving medical support to patients.
Nice to be invited to a special address by Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General. Focus on India UN partnership, India@75, Strengthening South-South Cooperation. Hosted by Observer Research Foundation, MEA and UN India. We need multilateralism more than ever.
Was lovely to escape this weekend and enjoy the great hospitality and spectacular nature at The Blackbuck lodge in Gujarat. The excellent food, luxurious and sustainable accommodation and impressive wildlife on your doorstep makes for a truly magical experience.
It was an honour to be asked by Dr Satyendra Kumar Upadhyay, to give a guest lecture on "International Relations and Diplomacy" to MBA Students at the International Business school of K J Somaiya Institute of Management, @kjsimofficial. Watch this space.
It was a pleasure to attend a networking at the New Zealand High Commission where Minister O’Connor and New Zealand exporters had the opportunity to build and strengthen their connections with members of the Indian business community.
It was great to accompany the Hon. Meka Whaitiri, New Zealand’s Minister of Customs, to the Suri Agro Cold Storage Facility to learn about how Suri Agro uses its award-winning cold storage technology to handle New Zealand produce. The fruit juice technology is a welcome addition.
Was a magic experience to be part of the Ganesh Immersion event hosted by the BMC at Girgaon Chowpatty Beach here in Mumbai. Equally important is the clean up the next day. Several CGs and I joined a Cleanathon event managed by the Bhamla and Divyaj Foundations at Juhu Beach. 🌊
Saddened to have received the devastating news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll on 8th September 2022. The New Zealand Consulate in Mumbai mourns the loss of our longest-reigning Sovereign who governed with such nobility, dignity, and grace for all these years.