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US ambassador calls India partnership vital for global security

US ambassador calls India partnership vital for global security
‘US, India share several goals’: Gor, Doval talk strategic cooperation · indianexpress.com

The American ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met with India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval.

They talked about how the United States and India can work together better.

Gor said the meeting went well and that the partnership is very important for global security.

The day before, Gor had also met with India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri.

These meetings came after the US Vice President, JD Vance, called India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

They discussed trade, defence and energy security.

The talks happened while tensions in West Asia are rising and after a defence pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

India and the US had some disagreements recently, including over tariffs and visa fees.

Now both countries are trying to repair their relationship and finalise a trade deal.

Key facts

US Ambassador
Sergio Gor
Indian official met
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
Prior meeting
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Focus areas
Defence, trade, critical minerals
Recent diplomacy
VP JD Vance's call with PM Modi on trade, defence, energy security
Regional context
Mutual defence pact by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
Trade goal
Balanced, mutually beneficial trade agreement per Modi-Trump June directive

Quotes

Sergio Gor

U.S. Ambassador to India

“Had a fruitful meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss deepening US-India strategic cooperation. Our close partnership with India is vital to addressing global security challenges.”
telegraphindia.com

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