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Sergio Gor has been sworn in as the Ambassador to India in the presence of US President Donald Trump, who said he “trusts” Gor to strengthen “one of our country’s most important international relationships, and that’s the strategic partnership” with India.
The US Senate had confirmed Gor in October to serve as the next United States ambassador to India. In August, Trump had promoted Gor, Director of Presidential Personnel, to be the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.
At his confirmation hearing in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in September, Gor had said that India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond. He had underlined that he is committed to advancing America’s interest in this “important” partnership.
After his swearing-in ceremony at the Oval Office, Gor said, “It has been an honor to serve you. I’ve been at your side for many years. I will continue to be there. It’s just an incredible honor, and I look forward to enhancing the relationship between our two nations.”
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Trump said on Monday the United States was getting close to reaching a deal with India that would expand economic and security ties between the two countries, boost US energy exports and promote investments in key US sectors.
“We’re getting a fair deal, just a fair trade deal,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office at the swearing-in of his envoy to India, Sergio Gor. “We’re making a deal with India, much different deal than we had in the past.”
“India is home to one of the world’s oldest civilisations, the largest country in the world and it’s got over 1.5 billion people and we have a fantastic relationship with the Prime Minister Modi and Sergio has only enhanced that because he’s become already friendly with the Prime Minister,” Trump said.
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Trump has described Gor as a “great friend” and one of the most influential figures in his administration.
Gor, who currently serves as director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, will remain in the role until his confirmation, Trump said.
The president credited Gor with playing a central role in his “historic presidential campaigns,” publishing his best-selling books, and leading a major pro-Trump super PAC.
Gor began his political career working as a spokesman for Republican lawmakers including Michele Bachmann, Steve King, and Randy Forbes. In 2013, he became communications director for Senator Rand Paul’s PAC, RANDPAC, and continued to work closely with the Kentucky senator.