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US Ambassador Sergio Gor Visits Manipur’s Loktak Lake
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visited Manipur for two days.
He arrived in Imphal with Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz.
On Saturday, he rode in a boat on Loktak Lake.
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, according to the reports.
Gor met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh.
They talked about cooperation between the United States and India.
They also discussed ways to grow economic ties and tourism in Manipur.
Gor visited Kangla Fort and an all-women-run market.
The chief minister invited him to the Manipur Sangai Festival in 2026.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor took a boat ride on Loktak Lake on Saturday during a two-day visit to Manipur.
Gor arrived in Imphal on Friday with US Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz.
He separately met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh.
Gor and Khemchand Singh discussed US-India engagement, cooperation, and expanding economic ties.
Gor visited Kangla Fort and Khwairamband Keithel, while the chief minister invited him to the 2026 Manipur Sangai Festival.
- Who
- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh.
- What
- Gor made a two-day visit to Manipur, including official meetings, sightseeing, and a boat ride on Loktak Lake.
- Where
- Imphal and Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district, Manipur, India.
- When
- He arrived on Friday and took the boat ride on Saturday.
- Why
- The visit involved continued US-India engagement, economic cooperation, and discussions about Manipur’s tourism and development.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India
- Visit duration
- Two days
- Main destination
- Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district
- Accompanying official
- Kathy Giles-Diaz, US Consul General in Kolkata
- Officials met
- Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh
- Additional sites
- Kangla Fort and Khwairamband Keithel market
- Festival invitation
- The Manipur Sangai Festival 2026, scheduled for November 21-30
Quotes
An unnamed official
Official who confirmed Gor’s visit to Loktak Lake
“We exchanged ideas about how the US and India can work together to expand economic ties. The Chief Minister very kindly invited me back for the Manipur Sangai Festival”
theprint.in
“Appreciated the opportunity to meet Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla @BhallaAjay26. We discussed the importance of continued U.S.-India engagement. @LokBhavManipur.”
theprint.in
Sources
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