Search the Internet          Tips

US travel advisory under review: Rocca

The United States Assistant Secretary of State Christina Rocca has said that the travel warning to India issued by the state department was under constant review.

During a Congressional hearing on Friday, Rocca assured the co-chairman of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans Senator Ed Royce that the travel warning to India was under constant review.

Royce had urged the administration to reassess its warning saying it was adversely affecting Indo-US commerce.

He said that promoting trade and investment between the United States and India is a primary goal of the India Caucus. This objective is harmed by perceptions that India is on the brink of conflict, he said.

"Protecting Americans is our government's paramount concern, and that means having the most accurate travel reports possible. Given the growing US-India relationship I am pleased that the state department has India's travel recommendation status under constant review," he added.

Terrorism Strikes in Jammu and Kashmir: The complete coverage

Back to top

Tell us what you think of this report