New Delhi [India], February 12 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, highlighting what he described as “many opportunities” for bilateral cooperation following the conclusion of the framework for the India-US interim trade agreement.
Ambassador Gor said it is “always a pleasure” to meet the foreign secretary, noting that discussions focused on advancing the US-India partnership.
“We had a great discussion on advancing the U.S.-India partnership. So many opportunities ahead now that the trade deal has been finalized!” Gor said in a post on X.
Earlier this week, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal credited the US ambassador for the successful conclusion of the framework for the interim trade agreement, praising his “support and personal leadership” in strengthening bilateral economic ties.
Speaking at a reception hosted at Ambassador Gor’s residence in New Delhi, Goyal said, “I must place on record that the trade deal would not have been possible but for his support and his personal leadership in the entire engagement. Thank you very much, Sergio, for all that you’ve done to further strengthen this bond between the US and India.”
Goyal also wished the ambassador a successful tenure in India, saying the country’s warmth and hospitality would make his assignment rewarding.
“I wish you well in your assignment. I wish you have a wonderful stay in India. You will meet wonderful people across the country who would love to know you and work with the United States of America. Without a doubt, I can tell you that this country, with all its warm hospitality, will be great fun to work in and to travel around,” he said.
Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu during an official ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 14, formally becoming the 27th United States ambassador to India.
The United States and India recently announced a framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade, reaffirming their commitment to a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement launched by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2025.
Under the framework, India has agreed to eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of US agricultural and food products, including dried distillers’ grains, red sorghum for animal feed, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits, and other products.
In turn, the United States will impose a reciprocal tariff of 18 percent on goods originating from India, including textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, plastic and rubber products, organic chemicals, home decor, artisanal goods, and certain machinery.
Subject to the successful conclusion of the interim agreement, the United States has said it will later remove reciprocal tariffs on select items, including generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts.
India has also indicated it intends to purchase $500 billion worth of US energy products, aircraft and aircraft parts, precious metals, technology products, and coking coal over the next five years. (ANI)
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