US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore met President Donald Trump on Tuesday and said the Republican leader “cares deeply” about the India-US relationship.
Gore said that he would visit the United States for a few days, and that his first visit was to the White House to meet with Trump. Follow live updates of Iran war news
In a post on X, Gore said: “Back in the US for a few days. My first stop is to meet our great President at the White House. The President cares deeply about the US-India relationship!”
The US ambassador’s comments about the president’s feelings come just days after Trump said that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are two people who get things done. He also praised Washington’s relationship with New Delhi, saying it would grow stronger.
The US Embassy in India shared Trump’s message on its handle
Last week, Prime Minister Modi and Trump held their first phone call since the beginning of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which sparked a broader regional conflict.
Prime Minister Modi said Trump called him to discuss the situation in the Gulf region amid growing concerns over food and energy security.
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Modi said he stressed that “India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace as soon as possible. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, safe and accessible is essential for the entire world.”
He added that India and the United States agreed to remain in touch “with regard to efforts to achieve peace and stability.”
On the other hand, in an interview with Span magazine, Gaur expressed his appreciation for the friendliness of the Indian people, saying that it had not diminished one bit since his first visit to the country nearly 15 years ago.
“This cordiality also extends to the highest level of leadership between the United States and India. President Trump considers Prime Minister Modi a true friend, and their genuine relationship strengthens the already important bond between our two countries. The ability to deepen our relationship and work toward mutually beneficial goals is a great privilege,” he told the media.
The ambassador said that India is a major defense partner of the United States, adding that defense cooperation is one of the “bright spots” in bilateral relations between the two countries.
He said the two sides are also enhancing “military interoperability by participating in military exercises such as Malabar, Tiger Triumph and CUP India”.
Sergio Gore said the US-India relationship is “rooted in shared democratic values, mutual prosperity, and shared security interests that will shape the global order for generations.”
