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US Consulate in Hyderabad `under study'
Our Bureau
Hyderabad
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Nov. 10
THE Consul General of US, Chennai, Mr David T. Hopper, has said that the decision to set up a US Consulate in Hyderabad on the lines of the consulate in Chennai is being explored. The final decision will be made at Washington DC. The Executive Committee of Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) expressed satisfaction on the arrangements and infrastructure facilities being provided in Andhra Pradesh.
He said Hyderabad is fast turning out to be a secure place and the cooperation and support from law enforcement agencies is extremely noteworthy. Mr Hopper pointed out that about 50,000 students from Andhra Pradesh are pursuing their higher education in various universities in the US, out of the 80,000 from India. He hoped that American students would also look towards Andhra Pradesh for higher studies.
Mr Hopper called on the Chief Minister, Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, on Thursday in the Secretariat. Mr Hopper congratulated him for giving a new definition to Hyderabad.
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