“Real friends can address their differences,” said US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Monday. He added that “no partner is more essential than India”. The statement from Gor came as he announced that the US and India will resume their next round of trade deal talks this week. He also said the US President Donald Trump might visit New Delhi in 2027.
In his arrival speech, Gor also announced an invitation to New Delhi for a US-led strategic alliance, known as 'Pax Silica', on critical minerals and artificial intelligence. The comments made just hours after he began work are seen as a welcome outreach by the Trump administration which has mounted pressure on India in recent months over tariffs and H1B visas.
"You and I have an incredible once in a lifetime opportunity to redefine diplomacy. What it can accomplish could be the most consequential global partnership of this century," Gor said addressing the US embassy employees.
“In the months and years ahead, it is my goal as ambassador to pursue a very ambitious agenda. We will do this as true strategic partners, each bringing strength, respect, and leadership to the table."
"Many of you have asked me for an update on the ongoing trade deal negotiations. Both sides continue to actively engage. In fact, the next call on trade will occur tomorrow. India is the world's largest nation. So it's not an easy task to get this across the finish line, but we are determined to get there, and while trade is very important for our relationship, we will continue to work closely together on other very important areas such as security, counter-terrorism, energy, technology, education, and health..."
"I have travelled all over the world with President Trump, and I can attest that his friendship with Prime Minister Modi is real. The United States and India are bound, not just by shared interests but by a relationship anchored at the highest levels. Real friends can disagree but always resolve their differences in the end,” he added.
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Gor also touched upon the 'Pax Silica' initiative that the US launched last month. Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Israel and several other nations have joined it already.
"Today, I am pleased to announce that India will be invited to join this group of nations as a full member next month," he said.
"As the world adopts new technology, it is essential that India and the United States work hand in hand from the very start of this initiative."
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