Trump Swears in Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India, Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties:

United States President Donald Trump presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor as the next U.S. Ambassador to India, emphasizing the strategic importance of the U.S.-India partnership. Praising India as “one of the world’s oldest civilizations” and “the largest country in the world,” Trump underscored the vital role the ambassador will play in strengthening ties between the two nations. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said, “Today we are thrilled to be here for the swearing-in of our next Ambassador to India and special envoy to South and Central Asia, which is a big deal, and Sergio will handle it better than anybody could. I want to congratulate Sergio.” The President highlighted that Mr. Gor would be entrusted with deepening strategic, economic, and security relations with New Delhi, while further strengthening America’s “fantastic relationship” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized India’s significance as a key international partner, stating, “I’m trusting Sergio to help strengthen our country’s one of the most important international relationships, and that is the strategic partnership with the Republic of India. It’s a big deal. India is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the largest country in the world, and it has over 1.5 billion people.” Trump noted India’s growing importance in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting its fast-growing middle class and economic potential. “It’s an important economic and strategic security partner in the Indo-Pacific region. It’s an amazing country,” he said, adding that Ambassador Gor would play a crucial role in promoting investments in U.S. industries, advancing energy exports, and expanding security cooperation. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several senior U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary Scott Bessent, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, along with Senators Erika Kirk and others. After taking the oath, Ambassador Gor expressed gratitude to President Trump for the trust placed in him. “I look forward to enhancing the relationship between our two nations. I look forward to doing a great job for you,” he said. Sergio Gor was nominated by President Trump in August as India’s next Ambassador and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. During his confirmation hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in September, Gor described India as “one of the most important relationships our nation has in the world.” Ahead of his swearing-in, Gor visited India in October, meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. These engagements helped lay the foundation for his role in enhancing bilateral cooperation in multiple areas, including strategic, economic, and security matters. President Trump concluded by praising the close relationship between the two countries. “We have a fantastic relationship with Prime Minister Modi, and Sergio has already developed a strong rapport with him. I am confident he will achieve great success in this important role,” Trump said. With Ambassador Gor officially in office, the U.S. aims to further strengthen its bond with India, promoting shared interests and deepening cooperation across diplomacy, trade, and regional security.

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