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Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony

As part of the celebrations of India's 70th Independence Day, Hon'ble Minister of State for External Affairs,Shri M.J.Akbar and Consul General Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das were invited to ring the Closing Bell at Nasdaq on August 15, 2016. After a short welcome by Nasdaq Director and screening of a video on India, the Hon'ble Minister of State for External Affairs delivered a short message of goodwill to the public via satellite and rang Nasdaq Closing Bell at 4 PM. The Hon'ble Minister of State for External Affairs was accompanied by senior officers of the Consulate, CEOs of Indian companies in New York and Community leaders.