NEW DELHI: US Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor , on Saturday held talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, highlighting the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific .
In a post on X, the US Embassy in India said, "A pleasure to spend time with National Security Advisor Doval today. The US and India remain committed to working together to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific."
Gor emphasised the strong relationship between the two nations and expressed optimism about future cooperation. "The US values its relationship with India, and under the strong leadership of President Donald J Trump and Prime Minister Modi , I'm optimistic about the days ahead for both of our nations. President Trump considers Prime Minister Modi a great and personal friend. In fact, just before I left for New Delhi, they had an incredible phone call. And that is something that will continue over the weeks and months ahead," he said, as quoted by ANI.
Upon arrival, Gor held meetings with external affairs minister S Jaishankar, foreign secretary Vikram Misri, and national security advisor Ajit Doval. He said the discussions covered bilateral issues including defence , trade , technology, and the importance of critical minerals.
"We hit the ground running. We had a great series of meetings with Foreign Secretary Misri, the External Affairs Minister, Dr. Jaishankar, and the National Security Advisor, Doval. We just finished an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi, where we discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade, and technology. We also discussed the importance of critical minerals and the importance of that to both of our nations," Gor said.
He added, "Once again, it's an honour to serve as President Donald Trump's ambassador to India, and I look forward to this very important relationship and continuing to grow and deepen the relationship between our two nations."
In a post on X, the US Embassy in India said, "A pleasure to spend time with National Security Advisor Doval today. The US and India remain committed to working together to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific."
A pleasure to spend time with National Security Advisor Doval today. The US and India remain committed to working together to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. pic.twitter.com/vruEwEL9l8
— U.S. Ambassador to India (@USAmbIndia) October 11, 2025
Gor emphasised the strong relationship between the two nations and expressed optimism about future cooperation. "The US values its relationship with India, and under the strong leadership of President Donald J Trump and Prime Minister Modi , I'm optimistic about the days ahead for both of our nations. President Trump considers Prime Minister Modi a great and personal friend. In fact, just before I left for New Delhi, they had an incredible phone call. And that is something that will continue over the weeks and months ahead," he said, as quoted by ANI.
Upon arrival, Gor held meetings with external affairs minister S Jaishankar, foreign secretary Vikram Misri, and national security advisor Ajit Doval. He said the discussions covered bilateral issues including defence , trade , technology, and the importance of critical minerals.
"We hit the ground running. We had a great series of meetings with Foreign Secretary Misri, the External Affairs Minister, Dr. Jaishankar, and the National Security Advisor, Doval. We just finished an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi, where we discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade, and technology. We also discussed the importance of critical minerals and the importance of that to both of our nations," Gor said.
He added, "Once again, it's an honour to serve as President Donald Trump's ambassador to India, and I look forward to this very important relationship and continuing to grow and deepen the relationship between our two nations."
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