Sergio Gor Sworn In as U.S. Ambassador to India Ahead of New Delhi Posting

The dual ambassador–special envoy role underscores added weight for Washington’s approach to South and Central Asia.

Overview

Sergio Gor took the oath in the Oval Office, administered by Vice President J D Vance with President Donald Trump presiding.
India’s ambassador in Washington, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, publicly congratulated Gor and noted attending a Kennedy Center celebration marking the occasion.
Gor said he looks forward to serving in New Delhi and thanked President Trump for the opportunity in a social media post.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Gor in October after his August elevation from Director of Presidential Personnel, which included a Special Envoy designation.
At his September confirmation hearing, Gor described India as a strategic partner and pledged to advance ties, including trade cooperation.