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US Ambassador-Designate To India Sergio Gor Meets PM Modi, Calls India A Key Partner; Discusses Defence, Trade and Technology News24 –


US Ambassador-Designate To India Sergio Gor on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter’s official residence in the national capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi postd on X, “Glad to receive Mr Sergio Gor, Ambassador-designate of the US to India. I’m confident that his tenure will further strengthen the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”

US Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor, said, “It’s an honour and a privilege to be here today. We had a great series of meetings, including with Foreign Secretary Misri, with the External Affairs Minister, Dr Jaishankar, and with the National Security Advisor, Doval. And we just finished an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi, where we discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade, and technology. We also discussed the importance of critical minerals and the importance of that to both of our nations. The U.S. values its relationship with India, and under the strong leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Modi, I’m optimistic about the days ahead for both of our nations.”

US Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor, said, “President Trump considers Prime Minister Modi a great and personal friend. In fact, just before I left for New Delhi, they had an incredible phone call. And that is something that will continue over the weeks and months ahead. It’s an honour to serve as President Donald Trump’s ambassador to India. I look forward to this very important relationship and continuing to grow and deepen the relationship between our two nations.

In a post on X, the US Embassy in India wrote, “Excited to welcome Ambassador Sergio Gor to India! He will meet with Indian government counterparts to discuss opportunities to further deepen our ambitious strategic partnership and promote a safer, stronger, and more prosperous relationship.”

Gor’s first meeting in India took place earlier today with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, where the two discussed the India-US relationship and its growing global significance.

Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar tweeted, “Pleased to meet Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor of the US today in New Delhi. Discussed the India-US relationship and its global significance. Wish him the best for his new responsibility.”