Namma Auto Ride, Filter Coffee, Masala Dosa Diplomacy to Future Tech: Tejasvi Surya & U.S. Ambassador Talk Trade, Innovation in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday welcomed H.E. Sergio Gor, the U.S. Ambassador to India, during his visit to Bengaluru, where discussions centred on strengthening India–US economic and technological cooperation.
The interaction, held at Filter Coffee in Indiranagar over traditional masala dosa and strong filter coffee, focused on the expanding bilateral partnership following the recent interim trade agreement between the two nations. Trade, technology, and innovation were key themes of the discussion.
Surya also introduced the Ambassador to “Namma Auto,” offering him a ride that symbolised the city’s vibrant local culture. Calling it a “memorable ride,” Surya highlighted Bengaluru’s unique blend of tradition and cutting-edge innovation.
In a post on X, Surya described Bengaluru as a city that represents the journey “from masala dosa to machine learning,” underscoring its pivotal role in strengthening economic and people-to-people ties between the world’s two largest democracies.
Bengaluru truly represents the journey from masala dosa to machine learning, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation and plays a vital role in strengthening economic and people to people ties between our two democracies.
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) February 16, 2026
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He noted that Bengaluru is home to over 700 American companies and contributes nearly 43% of India’s software exports. The city also accounts for approximately 40% of India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs), reinforcing its status as a strategic hub in the India–US innovation-led partnership.
The meeting reflects growing diplomatic and economic engagement between India and the United States, with Bengaluru emerging as a central pillar in bilateral collaboration.
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