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U.S. envoy Sergio Gor presents credentials to Indian President
The ceremony marked the formal start of his tenure as the 27th U.S. ambassador to India.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 14, Jan 2026
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United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and President Droupadi Murmu / X (@USAmbIndia)
United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Jan. 14 presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at an official ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, formally beginning his tenure as the 27th U.S. ambassador to the Republic of India.
Following the presentation of credentials, Ambassador Gor said it was “an honor” to serve in India at a time of expanding engagement between the two countries.
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Today, I presented my credentials as U.S. Ambassador to India to President Droupadi Murmu @RashtrapatiBhvn. I am grateful to President Trump for his trust and confidence, and proud to carry forward his Administration’s priorities. Together, we will strengthen our partnership in… pic.twitter.com/gQWSouafkM
— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) January 14, 2026
“I look forward to working closely with the Government of India and the Indian people to advance our shared priorities in defense, trade, technology, and critical minerals, and to further strengthen the partnership between our two great democracies,” he added.
Gor assumes the post at a time when Washington and New Delhi are seeking to deepen cooperation across strategic, economic, and technological sectors, including in defense, critical technologies, and supply chains.
Before taking up his assignment in New Delhi, Gor served as Assistant to the President and Director of Presidential Personnel at the White House.
His appointment comes amid continued efforts by both governments to expand bilateral ties, particularly in defense, trade, and critical minerals, even as the two sides work through differences on economic and trade issues.
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