Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi, marking the first high-level interaction between the two since Gor’s Senate confirmation as the next American envoy to India.
Gor is on a six-day visit to India after the US Senate confirmed his appointment as the American Ambassador to India. Gor is accompanied by Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J Rigas. The meeting comes amid ongoing trade tensions and hopes for renewed momentum in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Sergio Gor said, “I had an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi. We discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade and technology. We also discussed the importance of critical minerals.”
He added, “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.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was confident that India-US ties will further strengthen during his tenure.
“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,” Modi said in a post on X.
India-US ties have hit a rough patch after Washington imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports.
However, recent phone calls between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi have raised hopes of a positive turn to the stressed relationship.
Trump considers Modi as great, personal friend: Gor
NEW DELHI OCT 11 (AGENCIES)