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‘Love India’: Trump joins US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Delhi via call, praises PM Modi

‘Love India’: Trump joins US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Delhi via call, praises PM Modi

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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor dialled US President Donald Trump from the 250th Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, while US secretary of state Marco Rubio was also present during the interaction in which Trump praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington. (REUTERS) US President Donald Trump says, “India can count on me 100%. If they ever need help, they know where to call. They call right here. We’re doing well”. “ We’re setting records. We have a record economy, a record stock market and anything India wants to get. I am a big fan of Prime Minister Modi…Marco is the greatest. He’s going down as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the US…Say hello to Prime Minister Modi and let him know I’m a big fan…” Also Read | Marco Rubio kicks off India visit, to hold talks with PM Modi, Jaishankar: What’s on his ‘ambitious agenda’? …

US Secretary of State says Washington can help diversify India’s energy supply

US Secretary of State says Washington can help diversify India’s energy supply

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his meeting with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, said Washington would not allow Iran to hold the global energy market ‘hostage’ and underscored that US energy products could help diversify India’s energy supply, according to the US State Department. In a statement, Tommy Pigott, spokesperson for the US State Department, said Rubio and PM Modi discussed the West Asia conflict and reviewed recent bilateral gains, including major investments aligned with the President and Prime Minister’s “Mission 500” target to double trade by 2030, news agency IANS reported. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Marco Rubio extends President Trump’s invitation to PM Modi to visit White House

Marco Rubio extends President Trump’s invitation to PM Modi to visit White House

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Visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday called on Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi soon after his arrival in New Delhi and extended an invite on behalf of President Donald Trump for the Indian Premier to visit the White House in the near future, news agency IANS reported. After the meeting, PM Modi said both countries would continue to work closely for the global good. “Happy to receive the US Secretary of State, Mr. Marco Rubio. We discussed sustained progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and issues related to regional and global peace and security. India and the United States will continue to work closely for the global good,” he wrote on X. Happy to receive the US Secretary of State, Mr. Marco Rubio. We discussed sustained progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and issues related to regional and global peace and security. India and the United States will continue to work closely for… pic.twitter.com/CuD0DdDXB7 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2026 US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also …

Rubio to visit India for bilateral talks; Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting May-end

Rubio to visit India for bilateral talks; Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting May-end

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, on May 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP In a visit expected to shore up India-U.S. ties, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to India for bilateral talks and to attend the Australia-India-Japan-U.S. Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM). Outlooking the visit on Wednesday (May 6, 2026), U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said he hoped to welcome Mr. Rubio to India “soon”. Sources told The Hindu that Mr. Rubio is expected to be in Delhi for a three-day visit from May 24 to 26, his first since taking over as U.S. Secretary of State last January. “The United States deeply values our growing partnership with India, and we are excited to build even stronger ties that will benefit both our nations and the world,” Mr. Gor, who is also U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special envoy for South and Central Asia, said in a post.  “See you soon, …

‘Only 2 Dealmakers’: US Envoy Sergio Gor Credits PM Modi, Trump For India-US Trade Deal | India News

‘Only 2 Dealmakers’: US Envoy Sergio Gor Credits PM Modi, Trump For India-US Trade Deal | India News

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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 13:31 IST Sergio Gor credited the two leaders for the historic India-US trade agreement and said, “The only two dealmakers were President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.” PM Modi and US President Donald Trump. (File Photo: Reuters) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday highlighted the strong personal equation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump and said that they were the “only two dealmakers” in finalising the India-US trade deal. Addressing a session at the India Today conclave, Gor credited the two leaders for the historic India-US trade agreement and said, “The only two dealmakers were President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. Their deep and personal friendship got the deal done.” In a major decision last month, Trump, while announcing the trade deal, claimed that India has agreed not to procure crude oil from Russia. Following this, he rolled back an additional 25 percent tariffs imposed on New Delhi last August in an executive order. Last week, however, in view of the ongoing shortage in global …

India enters Pax Silica, US says coalition strengthened | Business News

India enters Pax Silica, US says coalition strengthened | Business News

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As India Friday joined the Pax Silica, a US-led strategic alliance focused on securing AI and tech supply chains, US ambassador Sergio Gor said Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be visiting India “very soon, in a matter of months”. This was an indication of the recent warming of ties between the two countries after months of strained relations over the Trump administration’s tariffs on India. Gor also said that the India-US trade deal is set to be inked soon. Asked about the Quad grouping, he said, “The Quad is very important. The first meeting that Secretary Rubio had was with the Quad. And that sends a message to the world. He didn’t meet with anyone else. It was the Quad. So that’s something we’re fully engaged in. We’re actively in talks. I don’t have exact dates, but Secretary Rubio will be travelling to India very soon, in a matter of months. And so that’ll be part of the Quad, along with many other initiatives.” On the likelihood of President Donald Trump’s visit to India, …

‘Not About India, But…’: US Envoy Sergio Gor Clarifies Trump’s Stance On Russian Oil Purchase | World News

‘Not About India, But…’: US Envoy Sergio Gor Clarifies Trump’s Stance On Russian Oil Purchase | World News

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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 13:09 IST US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, stated that a possible meeting between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump will take place at the right time. US President Donald Trump and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (Image: Reuters) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday spoke on New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil and the imposition of tariffs imposed by the United States on India. Clarifying the US’s stance, Gor said the action taken by President Donald Trump was not only about India, but he wants to end the Ukraine war and therefore, doesn’t want anyone to buy oil from Russia. “On the oil, there’s an agreement. We have seen India diversify its oil. There is a commitment. This is not about India. The United States doesn’t want anyone buying Russian oil. The President has been very clear on this and wants this war to end,” Gor said while speaking on the sidelines of an event at the AI Impact Summit. #WATCH | Delhi: Sergio Gor, US …

India ‘diversifying’ oil options, says US ambassador Sergio Gor on Russian purchases; negotiations on for Venezuelan oil| India News

India ‘diversifying’ oil options, says US ambassador Sergio Gor on Russian purchases; negotiations on for Venezuelan oil| India News

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Newly appointed US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, on Friday, stated that New Delhi is working to “diversify” its oil options. The US envoy’s remarks come after India and US announced their trade deal, which claimed that India will be reducing its purchase of Russian oil. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) Speaking at reporters on the sidelines for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Gor told Reuters that India is working to “diversify” its options and negotiations are underway for Venezuelan oil purchase. “On oil, there’s an agreement. We have seen India diversify on their oil. There is a commitment. This is not about India. The United States doesn’t want anyone buying Russian oil. The President’s been very clear on this, he wants this war to end. And so anyone who is in a way still involved with that conflict is something that the President wants to see come to an end in hopes of peace coming with that,” Gor was quoted as saying as per news agency ANI. Also Read | ‘Historic …

Trump Slashes India Tariffs to 18% After Modi Agrees to ‘Halt’ Russian Oil in Historic Trade Pivot

Trump Slashes India Tariffs to 18% After Modi Agrees to ‘Halt’ Russian Oil in Historic Trade Pivot

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India-US trade deal: India and the United States on Monday announced a breakthrough trade agreement, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi projecting the deal as a product of personal diplomacy and strategic alignment between the two countries. The understanding, reached during a phone conversation between the two leaders, envisages a sharp cut in US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods and sweeping market-opening commitments, alongside claims of cooperation on energy and global security issues. Announcing the agreement after a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump said Washington would reduce the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25% to 18%. “Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per his request, effective immediately, we agreed to a trade deal between the United States and India, whereby the United States will charge a reduced reciprocal tariff, lowering it from 25 per cent to 18 per cent,” Trump said on social media. ( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social Post )( Donald J. Trump – Feb 02 2026, 11:58 AM ET ) It …

‘Credit Goes To President Trump And PM Modi’: Sergio Gor To News18 On US-India Trade Deal | World News

‘Credit Goes To President Trump And PM Modi’: Sergio Gor To News18 On US-India Trade Deal | World News

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Last Updated:February 03, 2026, 00:07 IST The announcement of the deal by President Trump was preceded by a high-stakes phone call between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi A longtime Trump loyalist and former Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Gor took charge as the US Ambassador to India on January 12, 2026. (File photo) In a major diplomatic and economic breakthrough, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and India have finalised a landmark trade agreement, marked by a significant reduction in reciprocal tariffs. The deal was preceded by a high-stakes phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an interaction teased earlier in the day by the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. Speaking with CNN-News18, Gor said, “The credit goes to President Trump and Prime Minister Modi…The two leaders have a great personal relationship is something that carries this deal forward.  The potential between India and the United States is limitless.” He also confirmed that India is now set to only pay 18% tariffs. “The …