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Sergio Gor-PM Modi Meet:  In a personal gesture underscoring the friendly ties between the two leaders, US President Donald Trump sent a signed message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him “great.” The note, handwritten with Trump’s signature bold marker strokes, was presented to Modi by US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor during his visit to New Delhi on Saturday.

The framed gift included a combination of photographs of Trump and Modi, along with the US President’s personal message. Gor, who has not formally taken charge as the US Ambassador to India, highlighted the warmth of the personal relationship between the two leaders, noting that Trump regards Modi as “a great personal friend.”

What Gor Said After Meet?

Speaking after the meeting,  Gor said, “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. And we just finished an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi, where we discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade, and technology. We also discussed the importance of critical minerals and the importance of that to both of our nations. The U.S. values its relationship with India, and under the strong leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Modi, I'm optimistic about the days ahead for both of our nations.”

"President Trump considers Prime Minister Modi a great and personal friend. In fact, just before I left for New Delhi, they had an incredible phone call. And that is something that will continue over the weeks and months ahead. It's an honour to serve as President Donald Trump's ambassador to India. I look forward to this very important relationship and continuing to grow and deepen the relationship between our two nations," he added while concluding his statement.

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).

What's Next?

The presentation of the signed photo comes at a time when India-US relations have faced challenges due to trade tensions. Despite recent tariff disputes, the personal rapport between Trump and Modi remains strong, reflecting a long-standing pattern of mutual respect and informal diplomacy.

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During recent weeks, PM Modi and Trump have maintained direct communication, including a birthday call from Trump in mid-September. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude on social media, describing Trump as a friend and reiterating India’s commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

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The gift from Trump, along with Gor’s visit, signals a continuation of personal diplomacy alongside formal negotiations on trade, defense, and strategic cooperation.

With inputs from agency.