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Sergio Gor, Trump's ‘Great Friend’, Appointed as Youngest US Ambassador to India. Who Is He?

Sergio Gor, confirmed by a 51-47 Senate vote, will serve as US Ambassador and Special Envoy to India, focusing on trade, security, and regional stability.

  • Sergio Gor, age 38, was confirmed by the US Senate on October 7, 2025, to serve as the country’s ambassador to India.
  • He was confirmed after being nominated by President Donald Trump in August and speaking before a panel of senators reviewing foreign affairs just a few weeks earlier.
  • Despite an ongoing shutdown of the US government, the Senate confirmed Gor and 106 other nominees together in a single group vote, passing the measure by a margin of 51 to 47.
  • At his Senate confirmation hearing, Gor described India as a crucial ally whose development will have significant influence on the region and beyond, and he committed to strengthening both trade and security cooperation between the US and India.
  • Gor's appointment was welcomed by India's Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, who described him as one of Trump's most trusted aides, underscoring the importance the US places on relations with India.
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News18 India broke the news in India on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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