Bengaluru, March 26, 2025: Mr. John Mark Burns, Spiritual Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, along with Ms. April Denise Phelps, Chief of Staff at the Mark Burns Office (USA), and Ms. Veronika Lynn Oshield, Secretary to Mark Burns, met Karnataka NRI Forum Deputy Chairperson Dr. Arathi Krishna in Bengaluru.
Also present at the meeting were Mr. Jayakar Rao, CEO of the Foundation for Leadership and Governance, and Ms. Vinisha Nero, a member of the Christian Development Committee and former MLA of Karnataka.
The discussions covered a range of topics, including spirituality, Indo-U.S. relations, the Indian diaspora, and Karnataka’s investment potential. Both sides shared insights on the spiritual traditions of their respective nations, emphasizing the role of faith and values in fostering global harmony. The delegation also expressed keen interest in exploring trade opportunities, signaling a positive outcome from the meeting.