Overview
- Gor officially began his role after presenting credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- He pledged close work with the Indian government on defence, trade, technology and critical minerals to strengthen the partnership.
- He said India has been invited to join the U.S.-led Pax Silica supply‑chain initiative, with plans outlined for membership as early as next month.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed trade talks, civil nuclear cooperation, defence, energy and critical minerals, and the State Department highlighted ongoing bilateral trade agreement negotiations.
- Tensions persist as a 50% U.S. tariff on Indian goods remains in place and a new 25% penalty tied to trade with Iran was announced, with India’s inclusion not yet specified.