New U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor Presents Credentials to President Murmu, Signals Reset in India–U.S. Ties

New Delhi, January 14, 2026: The United States’ new Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, formally presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, according to an official statement issued by the President’s office. The ceremony marked the official start of Mr. Gor’s diplomatic tenure in New Delhi. Mr. Gor, aged 38, was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to India in mid-November 2025, after his appointment was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in October. Prior to taking up the diplomatic role, he served as the White House Personnel Director. Former U.S. President Donald Trump had nominated him for the post in August 2025. Soon after assuming office, Mr. Gor signalled a clear intent to strengthen bilateral relations. Speaking on January 12, he described India as one of the most essential partners for the United States and said both nations were actively working toward finalising a trade agreement, reflecting renewed diplomatic engagement between the two sides. India–U.S. relations had faced strain following the imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods by the Trump administration, including an additional 25% duty linked to India’s purchase of Russian crude oil. Diplomatic observers see Mr. Gor’s appointment and early outreach as an effort to rebuild trust and stabilise economic and strategic ties. In addition to the U.S. Ambassador, Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and Robert Zischg, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria, also presented their credentials to President Murmu during the same ceremony, reaffirming India’s ongoing diplomatic engagements with key international partners. Sergio Gor Takes Charge as U.S. Envoy to India, Presents Credentials to President Murmu U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor officially began his diplomatic assignment on Wednesday after presenting his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, as confirmed by the President’s office. At 38, Mr. Gor is among the younger diplomats to take on the key New Delhi posting. He was sworn in as ambassador in November 2025 following confirmation by the U.S. Senate a month earlier. Before his appointment, he served as the White House personnel director and was nominated for the role by former President Donald Trump in August last year. Soon after assuming office, the new envoy signalled a renewed push to strengthen bilateral ties. Earlier this week, Mr. Gor said that India remains indispensable to the United States, adding that both countries are in active discussions to advance a long-pending trade agreement, indicating momentum toward closer cooperation. India–U.S. relations had witnessed turbulence after Washington imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods, including additional duties linked to India’s energy purchases from Russia. Mr. Gor’s appointment and early outreach are being viewed as a step toward easing tensions and restoring confidence between the two strategic partners.