India a key partner shaping region's future: Sergio Gor

US ambassador-designate to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, has said that India is one of the most important relationships America has in the world. While appearing before the Senate for his confirmation hearing, Gor described India as a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond. He said, India’s geographic position, economic growth and military capabilities make it a cornerstone of regional stability and a critical part of promoting prosperity and advancing the security interests that our nations share. Gor said he will prioritise deepening defence and security cooperation with India. Sergio Gor said that the president is committed to continual engagement with the Quad. He further said that, “There have already been talks about a trip for the next Quad meeting.” While he confirmed that talks are ongoing for the Quad meeting, Sergio did not confirm a fixed date.
This includes expanding joint military exercises, advancing co-development and co-production of defence systems and concluding critical defence sales, he noted. Highlighting India’s demographic dividend, Gor said, India’s population of 1.4 billion people and its rapidly growing middle class offer immense opportunities for America, from artificial intelligence to pharmaceuticals to critical minerals. Gor also revealed that the US has invited an Indian delegation to visit Washington next week and the two sides are close to a deal.  
Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, welcomed Gor’s nomination, saying that President Trump is sending one of his most trusted aides to serve as the next US ambassador to India. On August 22, US President Donald Trump announced the nomination of close aide Sergio Gor as the country’s next Ambassador to India.