US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor held separate meetings in New Delhi with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora. Both engagements centred on strengthening India-US relations, with particular emphasis on trade and investment.

Gor shared updates on his official X account. He posted that it was “always good” to meet with Foreign 

Secretary Misri, signalling the importance of continued dialogue at the highest diplomatic levels. In another post, he highlighted his meeting with Milind Deora, noting that they exchanged views on the partnership between India and the United States. Gor described the discussion as productive, focusing on opportunities to expand trade and investment between the two nations.

These meetings come at a time when India and the United States are actively working to deepen their bilateral partnership. Economic ties and avenues for greater trade and investment remain central to this engagement, reflecting the broader strategic alignment between the two countries.

Just days earlier, on August 8, Gor visited Kerala for the first time. He praised the state’s famed backwaters, describing his experience as “absolutely incredible” and expressing a desire to return. Speaking to reporters, he encouraged others to visit the southern state, noting that although he spent only one day there, he looked forward to coming back.

During his Kerala visit, Gor met Chief Minister VD Satheesan. He described the meeting as warm and insightful, with discussions covering higher education, technology, and port infrastructure. Gor emphasised the potential for collaboration in these areas, particularly through joint research, university partnerships, and academic exchanges between US and Kerala institutions.

Satheesan also posted on X about the meeting, highlighting strategic opportunities for bilateral growth. He noted that education and innovation were key areas of focus, with plans to expand cooperation between US and Kerala institutions. The discussions underscored the importance of building stronger ties in education, technology, and infrastructure as part of the wider India-US partnership.

These engagements reflect Gor’s active diplomatic outreach across India, combining high-level meetings in New Delhi with regional visits that explore new avenues of cooperation.

His interactions with both national and state leaders demonstrate a comprehensive approach to strengthening ties, ensuring that economic, educational, and technological collaboration remain at the forefront of the India-US relationship.

ANI