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EAM Jaishankar, U.S. envoy Gor discuss wide-ranging ties

Earlier this week, Gor also attended India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, terming it a "celebration of India's Constitution and democratic spirit."

Indian EAM S. Jaishankar with U.S. envoy Sergio Gor / Courtesy: X/@DrSJaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Jan. 29, discussing many dimensions of bilateral ties. 

Welcoming Gor, EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that he would contribute to strengthening ties between India and the United States.

"Pleased to meet US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor today in New Delhi. Our conversation covered the many dimensions of our partnership. Welcomed him and expressed confidence that he would contribute to the strengthening of India - US relations," EAM Jaishankar posted on X.

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Gor on Jan. 28 described the India-U.S. defense partnership as strong and said that the 10-year pact signed in 2025 will further deepen the ties. He made the statement following his meeting with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

In a post on X, Gor said, "Just last year, the United States and India signed a 10-year defense pact, which will significantly deepen our defense partnership. Joint exercises will continue, and additional sales are in progress. This is a strong relationship! Thank you for hosting us, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh."

Earlier this week, Gor also attended India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, terming it a "celebration of India's Constitution and democratic spirit."

"Happy Republic Day, India! Honored to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time, a celebration of India’s Constitution and democratic spirit. Thrilled to see the US-made aircraft soaring in the Indian sky, a powerful symbol of the strength of the US-India strategic partnership," he posted on X.

EAM Jaishankar met a U.S. Congressional delegation comprising Mike Rogers, Adam Smith, and Jimmy Patronis, along with Sergio Gor, in New Delhi on Jan. 25 as both sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties, developments in the Indo-Pacific region, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Following their talks, EAM Jaishankar posted on X, " A good interaction with the U.S. Congressional Delegation comprising Representative Mike Rogers, Representative Adam Smith, and Jimmy Patronis, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Discussed various aspects of India-US ties, the Indo-Pacific, and the Ukraine conflict. Congressional interactions have always been an important facet of our relationship."

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