Sergio Gor took oath as US Ambassador-designate to India, praised Trump–Modi ties as “real,” and announced India’s upcoming entry into the PaxSilica tech alliance
Trump’s Top Diplomat Sergio Gor Signals New Era in India-US Relations (Source: X/ ANI)
Sergio Gor officially took office as the new US Ambassador to India on Monday, stressing the strength of India-US ties and hinting that President Donald Trump may visit India soon.
While speaking at the event, Gor highlighted the strong personal bond between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described their relationship as genuine and said strong friendships always survive disagreements.
"I have travelled all over the world with President Trump, and I can attest that his friendship with Prime Minister Modi is real. The United States and India are bound, not just by shared interests but by a relationship anchored at the highest levels. Real friends can disagree but always resolve their differences in the end," he said.
#WATCH | Delhi: After assuming charge as the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor says, "I have travelled all over the world with President Trump, and I can attest that his friendship with Prime Minister Modi is real. The United States and India are bound, not just by shared… pic.twitter.com/Wo1ztKxAoi
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2026
Gor said he was honoured to serve as the US Ambassador in India and stressed that his main goal is to take the partnership between the two nations to a higher level.
"It is great to be here as the United States' Ambassador. I come to this remarkable nation with profound respect and a clear mission: to take the partnership between our two nations to the next level. This is the intersection between the world's oldest democracy and the world's largest democracy. During my last dinner with him, President Trump recounted his last visit to India and also his great friendship with the great Prime Minister of India. I hope the President will be visiting us soon, hopefully in the next year or two. President Trump has a habit of calling at 2 in the morning, and with the time difference in New Delhi, it might work out pretty well," he added.
He underlined that India is the most important partner for the United States in the region and said both sides will work together as equals.
"No partner is more essential than India. In the months and years ahead, it is my goal as ambassador to pursue a very ambitious agenda. We will do this as true strategic partners, each bringing strength, respect, and leadership to the table," he said.
#WATCH | Delhi: After assuming charge as the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor says, "... No partner is more essential than India. In the months and years ahead, it is my goal as ambassador to pursue a very ambitious agenda. We will do this as true strategic partners, each… pic.twitter.com/0qY9AgRoHw
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2026
Gor also spoke about the India-US trade agreement, saying that discussions are active and another round of talks is scheduled soon. He admitted that reaching a final deal is difficult but said both sides are committed to it.
"Many of you have asked me for an update on the ongoing trade deal negotiations. Both sides continue to actively engage. In fact, the next call on trade will occur tomorrow. India is the world's largest nation. So it's not an easy task to get this across the finish line, but we are determined to get there and while trade is very important for our relationship, we will continue to work closely together on other very important areas such as security, counter-terrorism, energy, technology, education, and health," he said.
In a major announcement, Gor revealed that India will soon be invited to become a full member of PaxSilica, a new US-led global initiative focused on building a strong and secure silicon supply chain.
"I am pleased to announce that India will be invited to join PaxSilica as a full member next month..." He says "... I also want to share with you today a new initiative that the United States launched just last month called PaxSilica. PaxSilica is a US-led strategic initiative to build a secure, prosperous, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI development, and logistics. Nations that joined last month include Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Israel. Today, I am pleased to announce that India will be invited to join this group of nations as a full member next month."
#WATCH | Delhi: After assuming charge as the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor says, "I am pleased to announce that India will be invited to join PaxSilica as a full member next month..."
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2026
He says "... I also want to share with you today a new initiative that the United States… pic.twitter.com/DEpnRvJcMX
He said this step is important as the world moves quickly toward advanced technologies.
"As the world adopts new technology, it is essential that India and the United States work hand in hand from the very start of this initiative. I thank the people of India for a very warm welcome. You are a resilient people. You are innovative. You are spiritual. I look forward to meeting many of you as I travel across this incredible nation. To the staff here at the embassy, I'm excited to work with you. You and I have an incredible once in a lifetime opportunity to redefine diplomacy. What it can accomplish could be the most consequential global partnership of this century," he said.
India and the United States already share a wide-ranging strategic partnership. Their cooperation covers areas such as defence, trade, technology, education, energy, and health. This relationship is driven by shared democratic values, common global interests, and strong people-to-people connections.
With Sergio Gor now taking charge as ambassador, both countries are expected to push this partnership to even greater heights in the coming years.
