Overview
- The National Security Council’s Distinguished Action Award was presented to Ricky Gill by Secretary of State Marco Rubio last week, according to the reports.
- The White House credits Gill with contributing to “India–Pakistan ceasefire negotiations,” a characterization India disputes as it denies any U.S. mediation.
- Gill serves as Senior Director for South and Central Asia and Special Assistant to the President, overseeing India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the broader region.
- The award is described as one of the NSC’s highest internal recognitions for exceptional service in advancing U.S. national security objectives.
- Gill previously served on Trump’s first‑term NSC as Director for Russia and European Energy Security and held a senior advisory role at the State Department.