US Ambassador‑to‑India Sergio Gor arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, the United States embassy said. He was welcomed at the Ministry of External Affairs, where officials greeted him.
Gor will formally present his credentials to the Indian head of state at a future date – the exact timing has not yet been set.
The visit came just after the president of India’s Embassy in Washington hosted him at “India House” for Diwali celebrations. Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra posted on X, “Pleasure to host Ambassador and Special Envoy to the President @SergioGor yesterday at India House for Diwali celebrations before his visit to India.”
Before heading to New Delhi, Gor met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24. The two discussed deepening the India‑US strategic partnership that has been a focus for both governments. The US State Department also tweeted, “US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia and Ambassador Nominee to India Sergio Gor met with India External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on the margins of the UN General Assembly. They look forward to further promoting the success of the US‑India relationship.”
During his Senate confirmation hearing on September 12, Gor highlighted the close friendship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the bond was a unique strength in advancing US‑India ties. Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he added, “India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond. Its geographic position, economic growth and military capabilities make it a cornerstone of regional stability and a critical part of promoting prosperity and advancing our shared security interests.”
Gor’s appointment reflects Washington’s commitment to a stronger partnership with New Delhi, even as the Trump administration imposed steep tariffs on India earlier this year. The nomination came in August, when Trump designated Sergio Gor as the next US ambassador and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.
The U.S. and India governments have set out to deepen defense and security cooperation, and Gor’s arrival in New Delhi signals a new chapter in that long‑standing alliance.
Source: aninews
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