Overview
- Sergio Gor, the US ambassador to India, said Tuesday on X that the president “deeply cares” about the relationship after meeting Donald Trump at the White House.
- He posted a photo from the Oval Office with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting direct engagement by senior US leaders.
- Days earlier, the US Embassy in India shared Trump’s praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying ties “will be even stronger going forward.”
- According to embassy messages, Trump spoke with Modi about the conflict in West Asia, and both stressed de-escalation and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping.
- Gor took up the ambassadorship in January 2026 and also serves as special envoy for South and Central Asia, a dual role that signals a sustained push on regional coordination.