The US has confirmed that an American official will leave its embassy in Delhi at India’s request, amid a diplomatic row.
The US state department said it deeply regretted the move and hoped that it would bring closure to the case.
The row erupted after Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was arrested in New York on charges of visa fraud and underpaying her housekeeper.
She was asked to leave and arrived back in Delhi on Friday evening.
‘Filled with joy’
The state department said it now hoped India would return to constructive ties with the US.
The US state department said it deeply regretted the move and hoped that it would bring closure to the case.
The row erupted after Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was arrested in New York on charges of visa fraud and underpaying her housekeeper.
She was asked to leave and arrived back in Delhi on Friday evening.
‘Filled with joy’
The state department said it now hoped India would return to constructive ties with the US.
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