US President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the brand new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, praising his diplomatic profession and contribution to India-US relations.Sharing a photograph with Sandhu on Reality Social, Trump stated, “Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on changing into the brand new Lt Governor of Delhi!”“As a seasoned Diplomat and former Ambassador to the US, he has all the time proven deep dedication to strengthening the US-India relationship. Wishing him success in main Delhi’s progress, and furthering international ties!” he added.Sandhu, a former Indian ambassador to the US, assumed cost as Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor on March 11 at a ceremony held at Lok Niwas, the official LG residence.The oath of workplace was administered by the Chief Justice of the Delhi Excessive Courtroom within the presence of Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, cupboard members and senior officers.He succeeded V Ok Saxena, who had held the submit for practically 4 years. His appointment was introduced by President Droupadi Murmu as a part of a broader reshuffle of gubernatorial positions.A 1988-batch Indian Overseas Service officer, Sandhu brings over three many years of diplomatic expertise. He has served as India’s ambassador to Washington DC, deputy chief of mission within the US from 2013 to 2017, and earlier as first secretary (political). He additionally served as India’s Excessive Commissioner to Sri Lanka.The reshuffle additionally noticed R N Ravi moved from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal as governor, changing C V Ananda Bose.