The United States Senate on Tuesday confirmed Sergio Gor as the next Ambassador to India, a critical diplomatic posting in a region of growing geopolitical significance.
The nomination was approved as part of an en bloc vote that cleared 107 appointments despite a US government shutdown, with the final tally standing at 51 in favour and 47 against.
Gor, 38, is a seasoned political operator and a longstanding confidant of President Donald Trump. A Trump ally since the early years of his administration, Gor was nominated in August not only as Ambassador to India but also as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.
Describing Gor as a “great friend, who has been at my side for many years,” Trump said the posting was crucial for the “most populous region in the world” and emphasised that he needed someone he could “fully trust to deliver on my Agenda and help us make America Great Again.”
Trump added that Gor “will make an incredible Ambassador.”
Known for his behind-the-scenes work in Washington, Gor most recently served as Director of Presidential Personnel.
At his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last month, Gor described India as a strategic partner whose trajectory would influence the wider region and beyond. He stressed his commitment to advancing America’s interests in the bilateral partnership.
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“Improving US-India trade ties will not only bolster US competitiveness but also reduce China’s economic leverage over other nations,” Gor said.
He also highlighted India’s role in maintaining regional stability and security, stating, “A stable South Asia is in the interest of the United States and all the nations. The US-India partnership will define the 21st Century.”
India welcomed the appointment. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India’s Ambassador to the United States, called Gor “one of Trump’s most trusted aides” and said his selection reflected the importance the US attaches to bilateral ties with India.
Among other appointments confirmed in the Senate vote were Paul Kapur of California as Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs and Anjani Sinha of Florida as Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore.
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