“Glad to obtain Mr Sergio Gor, Ambassador-designate of the US to India. I am assured that his tenure will additional strengthen the India-US Complete International Strategic Partnership,” Modi posted on X after the assembly. The 2 leaders might meet once more later this month on the sidelines of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Malaysia.
Gor, who arrived in India on a six-day go to following his Senate affirmation, additionally held talks with Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Overseas Secretary Vikram Misri.
“Happy to satisfy Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor of the US at present in New Delhi. Mentioned the India-US relationship and its world significance. Want him the most effective for his new duty,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
The 2 had earlier met on the sidelines of the UN Common Meeting in New York on September 24. Throughout his go to, Gor is accompanied by Michael J Rigas, US deputy secretary for administration and sources, based on the US State Division.
“Overseas Secretary Vikram Misri met US Ambassador-designate @SergioGor earlier at present. That they had a productive change on the India-US Complete International Strategic Partnership and its shared priorities. FS wished Amb-designate Gor all success for his task,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.Trump's alternative of Gor – a detailed political aide and member of his inside circle – as ambassador to India is being seen as doubtlessly vital. His proximity to Trump might allow extra direct communication on New Delhi's considerations and assist bridge variations amid the present turbulence within the partnership.