 "Jaishankar meets US envoy-designate Gor in New Delhi as India-US work to ease trade tensions")
External Affairs Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar met US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Saturday (October 11), as both sides seek to navigate recent trade tensions following Washington’s 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports.
Gor, accompanied by US Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas, is on a six-day visit to India from October 9 to 14 — his first since being confirmed by the Senate as America’s envoy to New Delhi.
“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,” Jaishankar posted on X.
The US State Department said Gor’s visit focuses on advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with both nations looking to boost cooperation in trade, defence, and emerging technologies.
Foreign Secretary Misri also meets Gor
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also met Gor on Saturday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X, “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Ambassador-designate to India @SergioGor earlier today. They had a productive exchange on the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and its shared priorities. FS wished Amb-designate Gor all success for his assignment.”
Gor is expected to formally present his credentials soon, the US embassy said.
EAM’s previous meeting at UNGA
Jaishankar had earlier met Gor on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, where both leaders discussed ways to deepen strategic cooperation.
Following that meeting, the US State Department had posted, “US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia and Ambassador Nominee to India Sergio Gor met with India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. They look forward to further promoting the success of the US-India relationship.”
‘India is a strategic partner…’: Gor calls India a cornerstone of regional stability
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Gor said, “India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond. India’s geographic position, economic growth, and military capabilities make it a cornerstone of regional stability and a critical part of promoting prosperity and advancing the security interests that our nations share.”
Gor’s appointment, made by Donald Trump in August, underscores Washington’s intent to strengthen ties with New Delhi even as trade frictions persist.
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