Overview
- The two envoys met on December 24 at the president’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
- India’s Vinay Mohan Kwatra said they held extensive discussions on strengthening trade ties and setting partnership priorities.
- U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy Sergio Gor noted it was Kwatra’s first visit and said he is preparing to assume his duties in New Delhi.
- The encounter occurred as tariff measures and the suspension of the H‑1B visa lottery have strained relations, with no policy changes announced.
- Both diplomats confirmed the meeting with posts on X, and reports indicated President Trump was at Mar-a-Lago but not part of the talks.