Washington, Oct 10 (NationPress) Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US ambassador to India, is currently undertaking a four-day visit to the country from October 9 to 14.

The US State Department released a statement indicating, “U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas will be visiting India from October 9 to October 14.

During their visit, Ambassador Gor and Deputy Secretary Rigas plan to engage with Indian government officials to address a variety of bilateral matters. The United States is committed to collaborating with India to enhance our strategic partnership and to foster a safer, more prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Having been confirmed by the Senate on October 7, Gor participated in an event at the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC on Thursday, where he announced his upcoming travel to India for discussions with Indian officials.

At just 38 years old, Gor is recognized as the youngest US ambassador to India. He previously served as a close aide to Donald Trump and held the position of Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, where he was responsible for vetting over 4,000 appointments in the Trump administration.

Additionally, Gor will act as a special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs.

During his Senate confirmation hearing in September, Gor referred to India as a “strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond.”

“India's geographical location, economic progress, and military capabilities make it a vital element of regional stability and a key player in promoting prosperity and advancing shared security interests. India represents one of the most significant relationships our nation has globally. I am committed to fulfilling a presidential agenda aimed at enhancing our defense collaboration, ensuring fair trade, boosting energy security, and advancing technology,” he emphasized.

He also highlighted the importance of strengthening defense ties with India.

“My focus will be on deepening defense and security cooperation with India. This entails expanding joint military exercises, advancing co-development and co-production of defense systems, and finalizing crucial defense sales,” he noted.

Recently, he met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New York during the UN General Assembly.

Post-meeting, the US State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs remarked that both leaders “look forward to further enhancing the success of the US-India relationship.”