Jaishankar Meets US Ambassador-Designate To India Sergio Gor Amid Strained Relations And Trump's Tariff Tantrum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held talks with US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor amid continuing strains in the relations over Washington's imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports.

Gor, accompanied by Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J Rigas, is on a six-day visit to New Delhi, days after the Senate confirmed his appointment as the US envoy to India.

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The details of the talks were not immediately known, but it is understood that they broadly focused on ways to bring the relationship back on track.
"Pleased to meet Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor of the US today in New Delhi. Discussed the India-US relationship and its global significance," Jaishankar said on social media.

"Wish him the best for his new responsibility," he said.

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, arrived at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday, where officials received him.

Earlier, during his Senate confirmation hearing on September 12, Gor highlighted the "deep friendship" between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a unique strength in advancing bilateral ties.

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Gor's arrival comes shortly after he met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on September 24, where both leaders discussed deepening the India-US strategic partnership.

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