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US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and said that US President Donald Trump regards the prime minister as a “great and personal” friend, emphasising that the US highly values its relationship with India.

This statement comes amid ongoing tensions in India-US relations following President Trump’s imposition of 50 per cent tariffs.

“I had an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi. We discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade and technology. We also discussed the importance of critical minerals,” Sergio Gor said.

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Gor is currently on a six-day visit to New Delhi, days after the Senate confirmed his appointment as US ambassador to India.

“Glad to receive Mr Sergio Gor, Ambassador-designate of the US to India. I’m confident that his tenure will further strengthen the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Earlier today, Gor also met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and held discussions on the bilateral strategic partnership and shared priorities.

“It's an honour and a privilege to be here today. We had a great series of meetings, including with Foreign Secretary Misri, with the External Affairs Minister, Dr Jaishankar, and with the National Security Advisor, Doval,” news agency ANI quoted Gor as saying.

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“Pleased to meet Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor of the US today in New Delhi. Discussed the India-US relationship and its global significance,” Jaishankar wrote on X.

Just a day ago, in their second phone call in over three weeks, PM Modi congratulated President Trump on the success of the first phase of the US-brokered peace plan for Gaza, and reviewed good progress in trade negotiations.

“Spoke to my friend, President Trump and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks,” PM Modi said.