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September 7, 2026 3:34 PM

US Wants India ‘By Our Side’ as It Returns to Moon: Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday said the United States wants India “by our side” on the lunar surface as it returns to the Moon, citing NASA’s invitation to ISRO to join its Moon base programme. “India is a proud signatory of the Artemis Accords, and NASA has officially invited ISRO to join us in the Moon base programme. Make no mistake: we’re going back to the Moon, and we want India by our side on the lunar surface,” Gor said while speaking at the Bengaluru Space Exp...

September 7, 2026 2:42 PM

India-US Space Partnership Has Moved from Cooperation to ‘Co-Creation’: US Envoy Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Monday hailed the evolution of the India-US space partnership from cooperation to ‘co-creation,’ with the two countries co-designing instruments, co-funding startups, and co-authoring the future of human discovery. Speaking at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, Gor said, “A few weeks ago, at the 9th U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group, right here in Bengaluru, we saw profound transformation taking place. Those discussions affirmed that our partnership is no ...

August 19, 2026 11:03 PM

J&K an ‘important part of India’, US to review travel advisory: Envoy Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” and indicated that Washington may reconsider its travel advisory for the Union Territory, citing significant steps taken by the Centre and the J&K administration to improve security. Gor made the remarks after meeting J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar during his maiden visit to the Union Territory. He arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday as part of a two-day visit to J&a...

June 22, 2026 11:07 AM

Sergio Gor anticipates productive US-India trade discussions ahead of USTR Greer’s visit

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday expressed optimism ahead of United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer's visit to New Delhi to discuss the bilateral trade deal. In a post on X, the US envoy signalled his anticipation for Greer's visit, stating that he is looking forward to welcoming him to the capital for his scheduled meeting with Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, alongside other senior officials. "Looking forward to welcoming Ambassador Greer @USTradeR...

June 18, 2026 5:39 PM

Amit Shah, Sergio Gor discuss strengthening security cooperation between India and US

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held talks with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing bilateral security cooperation, particularly in the areas of counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics. The meeting comes amid growing strategic engagement between India and the United States and follows high-level interactions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the sidelines of the recent G7 Summit in Evian, France. In a post o...

May 21, 2026 12:05 PM

India, US discuss expanding cooperation in biotech, quantum technology and space sectors

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday held discussions with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on expanding bilateral collaboration in key emerging sectors including biotechnology, quantum technologies, space, atomic energy, and nuclear medicine. The meeting focused on strengthening India-U.S. cooperation through investment, skilling, knowledge exchange, research partnerships, and industry-led collaborations in advanced technologies. During the discussions, Singh highlighted a major ...

November 12, 2025 10:10 AM

Sergio Gor takes charge as new US Ambassador to India, says he is “very much looking forward”

Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, on Wednesday expressed optimism as he assumed office and thanked US President Donald Trump for the opportunity. In a post on X, he said, “Very much looking forward to being the new U.S. Ambassador to India. Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump! I'm deeply grateful for this opportunity and committed to honoring the faith you've shown in me.” During Gor’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday (local time), Trump said he was entrusting him with...

October 12, 2025 8:44 AM

Sergio Gor hails ‘new era’ in US-India relations driven by PM Modi and Trump

Sergio Gor, the 38-year-old Donald Trump confidant freshly confirmed as the United States’ youngest-ever ambassador to India, has already injected fresh momentum into what is often described as the world’s most consequential bilateral partnership. Arriving from Washington on October 9 alongside Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas, Gor’s itinerary — culminating in an “incredible” evening tête-à-tête with Prime Minister Narendra Modi — underscores a del...

September 12, 2025 2:32 PM

‘No spillover effect from trade tension’: Defence Secretary on US tariffs

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said there has been “no spillover effect” from the ongoing trade tensions between India and the United States, emphasising that defence collaboration between the two countries has continued unhindered despite the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs. “On defence, there is no spillover effect from the trade tension that you mentioned. I think those trade tensions are also easing now, and we have resumed our negotiations with them. Hopefully, it w...

September 12, 2025 10:07 AM

Trump India ambassador nominee Sergio Gor touts warm US-India ties, sees tariff deal soon

U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to India said on Thursday that Washington and New Delhi are "not that far apart" on tariffs at a hearing in which he and Trump's fellow Republicans described warm bilateral ties despite recent tensions. In a highly unusual move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a surprise appearance at the hearing to introduce Sergio Gor, the nominee. India is "one of the top relationships the United States has in the world today in terms of the future o...