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Sergio Gor meets commerce secy Rajesh Agrawal amid trade agreement talks

Sergio Gor discusses economic cooperation with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal in New Delhi as both sides work to resolve tariff issues and boost investment

Trump considers PM Modi as great friend: US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor

The US greatly values its relationship with India, US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said on Saturday night after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gor, who arrived in New Delhi on Friday, said he had a great series of meetings, including with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. "I had an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi. We discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade and technology," he said after meeting the prime minister. "We also discussed the importance of critical minerals," he said. The US greatly values its relationship with India, Gor said, adding President Donald Trump considers PM Modi as a great and personal friend.

US envoy-designate Sergio Gor in India to discuss trade, bilateral ties

Gor's visit comes as India and the US work to finalise a trade deal amid tensions over doubled tariffs and extra duties on Russian crude oil imports

US Ambassador Sergio Gor, deputy secretary Rigas begin 6-day visit to India

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary Michael J Rigas are kick-starting a six-day visit to India this week. The US State Department said this on Friday. "US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J Rigas will travel to India from October 9 to 14," it said. It said Gor and Rigas will meet with Indian government counterparts to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues. "The United States will continue to work with India to strengthen our strategic partnership and promote a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Indo-Pacific region," the US state department said in a readout.

Trump confidant Sergio Gor appointed as next US ambassador to India

Gor, 38, a close aide of US President Donald Trump, was among 107 nominees approved in a single en bloc vote on Tuesday, with 51 senators in favour and 47 against

India a key partner shaping region's future: Trump's envoy pick Sergio Gor

India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond, US ambassador-designate to Delhi Sergio Gor said on Thursday, underlining that he is committed to advancing America's interest in this important partnership. Last month, President Donald Trump promoted Gor, Director of Presidential Personnel, as the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond. Under President Donald Trump's strong leadership, I'm committed to advancing America's interest in this important partnership, Gor said at his confirmation hearing in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. When confirmed, 38-year-old Gor will be the youngest American ambassador to India. India's geographic position, economic growth and military capabilities make it a cornerstone for regional stability and a critical part of promoting prosperity and advancing the security interests that our nations

Maverick diplomacy: The US ambassador's appointment is problematic

Though Mr Gor has not been known to articulate views on trade, he is unlikely to deviate from Mr Trump's position once he shifts into the Roosevelt House

The importance of being Sergio Gor: A pivotal moment for India-US ties

Trump's trusted aide and new US ambassador to India poses both a challenge and an opportunity for India-US ties

The importance of being Sergio Gor, Trump's new Ambassador to India

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India - he represents both a challenge and an opportunity

Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as next US Ambassador to India

President Donald Trump has nominated his longtime aide Sergio Gor, who is currently the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, as the next US Ambassador to India. In a social media post on Friday, Trump said Gor, 38, is a "great friend, who has been at my side for many years". "I am pleased to announce that I am promoting Sergio Gor to be our next United States Ambassador to the Republic of India," he said. He would also serve as a special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs, Trump said. The announcement comes amid tariff tensions between Washington and New Delhi. Trump said Gor and his team had overseen the hiring of nearly 4,000 officials across federal departments and agencies in record time, adding that over 95 per cent of positions were now filled. Gor will remain in his current role at the White House until his confirmation, he said. "Gor has worked on my historic presidential campaigns, published my best-selling books, and ran one of the biggest

India briefs foreign envoys on Pahalgam attack, cross-border terror

India on Thursday briefed envoys of the US, the UK, France, China, Russia, Germany and several other countries on the Pahalgam terror attack and its link to cross-border terrorism, people familiar with the matter said. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri apprised the diplomats about various aspects of the dastardly terror attack on innocent civilians and India's firm policy of "zero tolerance" against terrorism, they said. The briefing was held a day after India announced a raft of measures against Pakistan including expulsion of Pakistani military attaches, suspension of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 and immediate shutting down of the Attari land-transit post. The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmed up the punitive measures against Pakistan in view of the cross-border links to the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. In the briefing, the diplomats were apprised about the dastardly terror attack and India's firm policy of "zero tolerance" again

US, Indian leaders to work towards easier nuclear liability laws: Garcetti

Ambassador Eric Garcetti said leaders from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as opposition parties were interested in looking for a "way forward" on the matter

High demand for US visa an opportunity for closer ties: Eric Garcetti

In 2024, one million non-immigrant visas, including a record number of visitor visas, were issued to Indians

India my most extraordinary job, has captured my heart: US envoy Garcetti

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday described his tenure in the country as the "most extraordinary", and said India captured his heart. During his interaction with select media representatives on the sidelines of a programme here, he said the relationship between India and the US holds "endless possibilities". Garcetti, whose term as the US ambassador to India is ending soon, said his stint in the country was the most extraordinary job of his life. "This was to be in the right place at the right time with the right relationship," he said. "President Joe Biden had said India was the most important country in the world to him and if you want to work on the future, you need to come to India. No US president has ever said this," he said. "India US relationship is the defining relationship. All of us know that building peace is to deter war, to make sure it doesn't occur. Borders should be sacred and sacrosanct. Rules are the only way to keep peace," he said. Hailing the

India, USA united in fight against terrorism, says US ambassador Garcetti

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday said India and America are united in the fight against terrorism, and expressed satisfaction over the "increased" intelligence sharing and cooperation between the two countries to bring perpetrators to justice. The American Dream and the Indian Dream are flip sides of the same coin, he said, adding that the relationship between the two countries was "multiplicative" and that they have responsibility beyond their borders. Addressing a gathering on 'Peace and the role of the US - India defence and security partnership' here, Garcetti said many innocent lives were being snuffed out due to terrorism. "Both the countries face the threat from terror organisations like Lashkar, Jaish, ISIS. These terror outfits operate across borders and we must meet this threat together. Our collaboration extends beyond fighting terrorism but we must also see how we can de-radicalise communities," he said. "We have to invest in opportunities in some of our

US, India share vision to connect, protect people using tech: Eric Garcetti

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday said that the two largest democracies in the world share a vision of using technology to connect and protect their people, and as a force for good. Speaking at the US-India Science and Technology Endowment Fund 2024 Awards Reception, he said the two countries have been investing in the next generation of "magicians who will conjure up the solutions this world so badly needs". "India and the US have a vision of technology that can connect and protect their people and be used as a force for good. The endowment fund is bringing together innovators because, as I often say, the Indian dream is the flip side of the American dream, and vice versa, and we really like each other," Garcetti said. He said that the US and India are setting new records in student partnerships, military sales, and joint exercises. "Last year, India became the number one source of students to institutions in the United States. We announced a new quad fellowship tha

India, world lost a giant: Garcetti as he condoles Ratan Tata's demise

He was not only among India's most respected and loved industrialists, who took Tata Group to new heights, but also a great visionary, entrepreneur, and philanthropist

We're always here when you call: Ambassador Garcetti on Indo-US relations

Further, Garcetti also emphasized that India's challenges are for Indians and their government to address and assured that the US will always be available for support when needed

Change in White House won't affect ties, wants India as 'BFF': US envoy

The US wants to build a "BFF (best friends forever) relationship" with India, and a change of guard at the White House will not change ties between the two countries, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. Without naming China, Garcetti said if New Delhi has to contend with "regional competitors", it will have to reduce the dependence on a single country and added that such a reliance is not just an economic risk, but a security risk as well. Speaking at the Milken Institute event here at a time when five pension funds with USD 1.8 trillion of assets under management are scouting for investment opportunities in India, Garcetti exhorted the Americans to invest more in the country for their own good. Borrowing the acronym of the pension funds' tour christened Building Financial Futures, Garcetti made clear American intent on India-US ties. "We want to build a BFF (best friends forever) relationship between the US and India," he said. Deploying a colloquial phrase popular on

Indo-US ties a powerful force for global progress, says Ambassador Garcetti

The Indo-US relationship is a powerful force for global progress, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. The ambassador made the remarks during his address at the Annual IC3 Conference and Expo 2024 here. "The Indo-US relationship is a powerful force for global progress, deeply rooted in our shared commitment to education. As we strive to strengthen this partnership, effective counselling emerges as a key driver in opening doors and fostering mutual understanding," he said. "By investing in our students and providing them with the guidance they need, we are not only enhancing educational pathways but also deepening our bilateral ties," the ambassador added. The conference brought together nearly 2,000 educators, school leaders, counsellors, and university representatives from around the world. "Events like IC3 are pivotal in this mission, demonstrating how transformative counselling can be in shaping future leaders and advancing our collective goals," Garcetti ...