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With Gor in Delhi, Indian American leader sees positive turn in India–U.S. ties
Jasdip Singh Jessee said the prolonged vacancy in the ambassadorial post had created uncertainty at a critical time.
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IANS - Thu, 15, Jan 2026
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President Droupadi Murmu receives credentials from Sergio Gor, Ambassador of the United States of America, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. / IANS/X/@rashtrapatibhvn
Citing the arrival of the new U.S. ambassador in New Delhi and renewed engagement across trade and strategic sectors, an Indian American community leader on Jan. 14 expressed optimism about the trajectory of India–U.S. relations.
“Sergio Gor taking charge as ambassador of the United States to India is a very, very positive step,” said Jasdip Singh Jessee, a leader associated with Sikhs for Trump.
Jessee said the prolonged vacancy in the ambassadorial post had created uncertainty at a critical time. “There was a vacuum for a long time at a very crucial moment when our relationship was spiralling down,” he said, adding that the new ambassador’s arrival “makes a big difference.”
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He noted that Gor’s close relationship with President Donald Trump signals India’s importance in Washington’s foreign policy priorities.
“One thing people should know about Sergio Gor is that he is very close to President Trump,” Jessee said. “President Trump sending his confidant to India shows that India is a very important country in the eyes of President Trump.”
Jessee said Gor’s early public remarks in India had been encouraging and well received. “So far, I’ve seen the ambassador’s remarks there. They’ve been very positive, very uplifting, upbeat,” he said, adding that Indian media coverage of Gor’s outreach had been “very positive and balanced.”
He pointed to expanding engagement beyond traditional diplomacy, particularly in economic and strategic cooperation. “A lot of other channels are being opened now for trade,” Jessee said. “Even minerals are now on the table.”
Jessee said discussions on a trade deal began soon after Gor assumed charge and described recent high-level contacts as further signs of momentum.
“We have very positive news that our External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio,” he said, referring to recent talks between Indian and U.S. officials.
He added that the Indian American diaspora remains deeply invested in strengthening ties between the two democracies.
“We always hope, the Indian diaspora here, that India and the U.S. have a very strong relationship,” Jessee said. “We want to help take this relationship to the next level.”
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