Photo exhibition on 10th anniversary of US Consulate

Hyderabad: To mark its 10th anniversary in Hyderabad, the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad, in collaboration with Hyderabad Metro Rail,openeda photo exhibit chronicling the Consulate's activities over the past decade at Ameerpet Metro Station.

Consul General Katherine Hadda and N.V.S. Reddy, Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail were on hand to inaugurate the photo exhibition, which will run for two weeks.

"We've been in Hyderabad for a decade now, and through this photo exhibit we hope to showcase just how much we've accomplished in these ten years on topics ranging from promoting business ties to combatting human trafficking," said Consul General Katherine Hadda. "It is especially fitting to display our exhibit at Hyderabad Metro Rail, our partnership with the Metro and MD Reddy is emblematic of the kinds of close cooperation we have in this region at all levels of government."

The Consulate in Hyderabad has curated this selection of over 30 photographs after evaluating thousands of photos for inclusion. The photos trace a path beginning with U.S. President George W. Bush's visit to Hyderabad in 2006, all the way through the Consulate's latest initiatives, including the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The exhibit will be on display at Ameerpet Metro Station for two weeks and then continue to travel throughout the region. The photos were featured at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport earlier in the year.

"We are pleased to be able to support the U.S. Consulate as they celebrate a decade in Hyderabad," commented Hyderabad Metro Rail Managing Director N.V.S. Reddy. "In addition to being an ideal way to reach the Consulate for visa and other appointments, the partnership between the Metro and the Consulate has extended to these types of activities that build cultural bridges and enrich the community," he said.