Sergio Gor officially assumed his role as the United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony, held in the Oval Office, was led by Vice President JD Vance and attended by top members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
President Donald Trump praised Gor’s appointment, saying he was confident that Gor would excel in his new position and further strengthen one of the United States’ most important global relationships. “This is a big deal—Sergio will handle it better than anybody could,” Trump said. “I’m trusting him to help fortify our strategic partnership with the Republic of India.”
Trump described India as “one of the world’s oldest civilizations” and “the largest country in the world,” commending the nation’s rapid economic growth and its expanding middle class. He emphasized the strong bond between Washington and New Delhi, noting that the two democracies share common values and interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
“As Ambassador, Sergio will work to deepen our ties, promote investment in US industries and technologies, increase American energy exports, and expand our security cooperation,” Trump added. He also highlighted his “fantastic relationship” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Gor had already built a strong rapport with the Indian leader.
After taking his oath, Ambassador Gor expressed gratitude to the President for his trust and said he was eager to advance the US-India relationship. “I look forward to enhancing the partnership between our two nations and doing a great job for you,” Gor remarked.
A seasoned political strategist and diplomat, Gor was nominated by Trump in August and confirmed by the Senate in September. During his confirmation hearing, he called India “one of the most important relationships our nation has in the world.” Prior to his formal appointment, Gor visited New Delhi in October to meet Prime Minister Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, where they discussed cooperation in trade, defense, and technology.
His appointment comes at a pivotal time for both nations, as Washington and New Delhi work to strengthen economic and strategic ties amid ongoing global challenges.
