Amid new momentum between India and the United States for the negotiations of a trade deal, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Washington’s newly appointed envoy-designate, Sergio Gor, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Gor, who recently received Senate confirmation as the next US ambassador to India, arrived in the capital with Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J Rigas for a six-day visit.

“Pleased to meet Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor of the US today in New Delhi . Discussed the India-US relationship and its global significance,” Jaishankar posted on social media, adding, “Wish him the best for his new responsibility.”

Gor also held talks with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The two “had a productive exchange on the India-US Comprehensive Global Strateg

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