US President Donald Trump on Friday (native time) named Sergio Gor as the subsequent US Ambassador to India, along with appointing him as Particular Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.
Trump made the announcement on Reality Social, stating that Gor, who at the moment serves as Director of Presidential Personnel, will proceed in his position on the White Home till confirmed.
“I’m happy to announce that I’m selling Sergio Gor to be our subsequent United States Ambassador to the Republic of India, and Particular Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. As Director of Presidential Personnel, Sergio and his staff have employed practically 4,000 America First Patriots throughout each Division of our Federal Authorities in RECORD time — Our Departments and Companies are over 95% crammed! Sergio will stay in his present position on the White Home till his affirmation,” Trump mentioned.
Trump Calls Sergio Gor A ‘Nice Buddy’
Addressing Gor as a “nice buddy,” Trump expressed his full belief in him whereas noting his contributions to the White Home Workplace of Presidential Personnel.
“Sergio is a superb buddy who has been at my aspect for a few years. He labored on my Historic Presidential Campaigns, revealed my Greatest Promoting Books, and ran one of many greatest Tremendous PACs, which supported our Motion. Sergio’s position as Director of Presidential Personnel has been important to delivering on the unprecedented Mandate that we obtained from the American Folks. For probably the most populous Area within the World, it is vital that I’ve somebody I can absolutely belief to ship on my Agenda and assist us, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Sergio will make an unimaginable Ambassador. Congratulations Sergio!”Trump mentioned.
Gor To Change Garcetti
Sergio Gor will substitute Eric Garcetti, who served from Could 11, 2023, to January 20, 2025. Earlier than Garcetti, Kenneth Juster held the place from November 23, 2017, to January 20, 2021. Since Garcetti’s departure, the US Embassy in India has been led by interim Cost d’Affaires Jorgan Okay. Andrews, who took over on January 20, 2025
In his last weeks, Ambassador Garcetti delivered a sequence of speeches celebrating the historic progress the USA and India have made collectively, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.
Sergio Gor’s appointment as US Ambassador to India comes at a time when New Delhi is coping with 50 per cent of commerce tariffs, together with a 25 per cent penalty for the oil purchases from Russia.
(With ANI Inputs)
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