India joined the US-led Pax Silica to strengthen resilient supply chains for critical minerals and AI. Officials, including Ashwini Vaishnaw and US Ambassador Sergio Gor, highlighted enhanced economic security and bilateral cooperation
US Ambassador Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, signaling efforts to strengthen India-US ties. Previously White House personnel director, Gor emphasized India’s centrality to US relations and ongoing discussions on a trade deal
India and the US are progressing on the first phase of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. An Indian delegation is expected to visit Washington this week to discuss increased imports of oil, gas, and renewable technologies, strengthening trade and energy cooperation
The US Senate has confirmed Sergio Gor as the next Ambassador to India, with 51 votes in favour. A close Trump aide, Gor pledged to strengthen trade and strategic cooperation with India, calling the partnership key to regional stability and global balance.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US envoy-designate Sergio Gor in New York, affirming commitment to strengthen India-US relations, amid trade challenges and strategic discussions during the UN General Assembly session.