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Jokes fly as Trump envoy Sergio Gor hosts ministers to mark India-US trade agreement| India News

Jokes fly as Trump envoy Sergio Gor hosts ministers to mark India-US trade agreement| India News

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Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador to India, on Monday said Donald Trump’s administration is “paying attention” to India, and highlighted the role of friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Trump for finalising the framework of the India-US interim trade agreement. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a conversation with Ambassador Sergio Gor at the reception hosted at the residence of the US Ambassador to India, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI ) Sergio Gor’s comments came during a reception hosted at the residence of the US Ambassador in New Delhi on Monday. Last week, Trump and PM Modi announced the long-awaited India-US trade deal, according to which President Trump will cut reciprocal tariffs on India to 18% from the current 25%. He also removed the other 25% tariff imposed on India over its energy purchase from Russia. Gor hails Trump PM Modi friendship “I’ve been here just a little over a month, and we hit the ground running. The White House is paying attention to India,” news agency ANI quoted Gor as …

‘Stay Tuned’: US Envoy Sergio Gor Says President Trump Spoke With PM Modi | World News

‘Stay Tuned’: US Envoy Sergio Gor Says President Trump Spoke With PM Modi | World News

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Last Updated:February 03, 2026, 00:48 IST President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Modi, confirmed by US Envoy Sergio Gor, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States and India. US President Donald Trump’s post announcing trade deal with India has acted as a high-octane fuel for the Indian stock indices, with GIFT Nifty skyrocketing by over 600 points. US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, American Ambassador Sergio Gor said on X, posting a photograph of the two leaders from Trump’s visit to India in February 2020 at Hyderabad House in New Delhi along with the message: “STAY TUNED…” The call was the first confirmed conversation between the two leaders this year. Their previous interaction was on December 11, when they last held talks. After that exchange, Prime Minister Modi had written on X: “Had a very warm and engaging conversation with President Trump. We reviewed the progress in our bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments. India and the US will continue to work together for global peace, …

‘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 …

US Cuts Down Tariffs On India To 18% From 50%, Confirms Envoy Sergio Gor | Business News

US Cuts Down Tariffs On India To 18% From 50%, Confirms Envoy Sergio Gor | Business News

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Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 23:00 IST News18 US Cuts Down Tariffs On India To 18% From 50%, Confirms Envoy Sergio Gor Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: February 02, 2026, 23:00 IST News business US Cuts Down Tariffs On India To 18% From 50%, Confirms Envoy Sergio Gor Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More 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

Jaishankar meets Sergio Gor, says they discussed ‘many dimensions’ of Indo-US partnership| India News

Jaishankar meets Sergio Gor, says they discussed ‘many dimensions’ of Indo-US partnership| India News

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NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US ambassador Sergio Gor, a close aide of President Donald Trump, on Thursday ahead of a planned visit to Washington next month to attend the US-led inaugural ministerial meeting on critical mineral supply chains. External affairs minister S Jaishankar meets US ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday. (@DrSJaishankar X) Jaishankar’s visit to the US on February 4-5, which is yet to be formally announced by both sides, is being perceived as an opportunity to address strains in bilateral relations over the trade and tariff policies of the Trump administration, especially as he is expected to have a bilateral meeting with secretary of state Marco Rubio, people familiar with the matter said. “Pleased to meet @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor today in New Delhi. Our conversation covered the many dimensions of our partnership,” Jaishankar said on social media. “Welcomed him and expressed confidence that he would contribute to the strengthening of India-US relations.” Gor said in a social media post that he and Jaishankar had a “highly substantive …

‘Powerful Symbol Of Defence Ties’: US Envoy Sergio Gor, Army Secy Driscoll Pose With AH-64E Apache | World News

‘Powerful Symbol Of Defence Ties’: US Envoy Sergio Gor, Army Secy Driscoll Pose With AH-64E Apache | World News

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Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 23:53 IST Sergio Gor described the Apache helicopter as a powerful example of joint defence efforts, highlighting its advanced technology and operational value for India’s armed forces. US Envoy Sergio Gor, Army Secy Driscoll during a visit to an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter centre. (Photo: X) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Sunday praised the growing defence partnership between India and the United States during a visit to an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter centre. The visit underscored the close military cooperation between the two countries and their shared focus on strengthening regional security. Gor described the Apache helicopter as a powerful example of joint defence efforts, highlighting its advanced technology and operational value for India’s armed forces. In a post on X, Gor said he was “thrilled” to visit the AH-64E Apache along with US Army Secretary Driscoll. He called the helicopter a strong symbol of the joint vision shared by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a robust US-India defence partnership. He said the cutting-edge …

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meets CM Fadnavis, Praises Mumbai In ‘Successful’ Visit | India News

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meets CM Fadnavis, Praises Mumbai In ‘Successful’ Visit | India News

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Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 12:17 IST US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor praised Mumbai after high-level meetings with Devendra Fadnavis, Sanjay Malhotra, Mukesh Ambani, N. Chandrasekaran and other leaders. Ambassador Sergio Gor spoke about Mumbai’s busy streets, historic landmarks. (X/@USAmbIndia) United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor praised Mumbai as he concluded what he described as a “very successful” visit to the city, marked by a series of high-level meetings with political, business and institutional leaders. In a post on X, Gor said he held discussions with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, executives from India’s pharmaceutical sector, and religious faith leaders. He said the meetings helped build strong momentum across trade, technology, education, energy and resilient supply chains, adding that the U.S.–India partnership continues to grow. “We’re building strong momentum across trade, technology, education, energy, and resilient supply chains as the U.S.–India partnership continues to grow,” Gor posted on X. Wrapping up a very successful trip to Mumbai! …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Meets US Envoy Sergio Gor, Discusses Stronger Trade, Investment Ties | India News

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Meets US Envoy Sergio Gor, Discusses Stronger Trade, Investment Ties | India News

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Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 16:52 IST Sharing the update from his X handle, Ambassador Gor said the talks highlighted common strategic goals and a clear intent on both sides to deepen cooperation. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (Credits: X) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Saturday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the United States and the state across several key sectors. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral engagement in areas such as trade, investment, technology, manufacturing, energy, health and the entertainment industry. Both sides highlighted the growing importance of Maharashtra as a major economic hub and a gateway for global partnerships. Sharing details of the interaction from his X handle, Ambassador Gor said the discussions reflected shared strategic priorities and a strong willingness to work together. He described the meeting as productive and expressed optimism about future collaboration. “Today, I had a fantastic meeting with @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis! We discussed our shared strategic priorities to strengthen the bilateral relationship between …

US ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu

US ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu

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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday, according to an official statement. Gor, 38, was sworn in as the US Ambassador to India in mid-November last year. The US Senate confirmed his appointment in October last year. US named him the next US envoy to New Delhi in August 2025.  Murmu accepted credentials from Gor at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Signalling an intent to rebuild strained ties, Gor said that no country is as essential as India to the United States, and asserted that both sides are actively engaged to firm up a trade deal. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text …

Sergio Gor strikes conciliatory note, says no partner more essential than India| India News

Sergio Gor strikes conciliatory note, says no partner more essential than India| India News

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NEW DELHI: US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor struck a conciliatory tone on Monday amid unprecedented strains in bilateral relations by emphasising India’s importance as a partner for the US and said the two sides remain actively engaged for concluding a trade deal, and that India would soon be part of Pax Silica. United States ambassador-designate Sergio Gor greets officials upon his arrival at the US Embassy in New Delhi on Monday (PTI) The US and India are bound by shared interests and a “relationship anchored at the highest levels”, and Washington will invite New Delhi next month to join Pax Silica, the flagship American initiative to build a secure and resilient global supply chain for semiconductors and AI technology, he said in a speech at the US embassy three days after arriving in the country. The remarks by Gor, a close aide of President Donald Trump who earlier served as the head of personnel appointments at the White House, appeared to signal Washington’s desire to reset bilateral ties hit by months of strains and were in marked contrast …