Trump Thanks India After Hyderabad Renames Road After Him
Donald Trump expressed gratitude after the Telangana government in India named a road near the U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad 'Donald Trump Avenue'. The naming is intended to honor the former U.S. President and recognize the strengthening ties between the U.S. and India.
Why it matters
This gesture highlights the symbolic importance of diplomatic relations and the influence of U.S. political figures in international urban planning.
Donald Trump expressed his gratitude for naming a road in Hyderabad, India, after him, saying he was the first US President to be honoured this way.Trump's remarks on Truth Social on Friday came after the Telangana government named a road adjoining the US Consulate in the southern Indian city as "Donald Trump Avenue"."The new Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, India -- The first US President to ever be honoured in this way. Thank you," Trump said, sharing a photograph of Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and US envoy to India Sergio Gor unveiling the ceremonial plaque earlier this week.The newly named Donald Trump Avenue is also close to the offices of major American tech firms, including Microsoft, Google and Amazon.The Telangana government described the designation as a tribute to the United States and a recognition of Hyderabad's growing role in US-India relations.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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