Sergio Gor takes charge as the new US Ambassador to India; JD Vance and Marco Rubio congratulate him

US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have publicly congratulated Sergio Gor , who has formally assumed his position as the new US Ambassador to India . These congratulations are being seen as a sign of stability and momentum in India-US relations under President Donald Trump .

“Many congratulations, Ambassador. You’ll do a great job,” Vice President JD Vance wrote in response to Sergio Gor’s post on the social media platform X , in which Gor shared details about his first day at the US Embassy in New Delhi.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio also extended his best wishes in a separate post, saying he would perform well in the role . The simultaneous messages from the two senior leaders signaled that India remains a clear priority in Washington.

After arriving in India, Sergio Gor said he was starting work with the goal of advancing President Trump’s foreign policy and strengthening the India-US partnership . He wrote, “Hello. Today is my first day at the US Embassy in New Delhi. I am proud to be part of this dedicated team and excited to advance President Donald Trump’s priorities and further deepen India-US relations.” Gor also said he was optimistic about the future of both countries under Trump’s leadership .

His post was accompanied by several photos from the embassy, ​​showing him meeting with staff and addressing the team. The images also featured American and Indian flags.

Sergio Gor’s message sparked discussion among policy experts and the Indian-American community. Indian-American investor Asha Jadeja Motwani called it “good news,” calling it a positive start. Defense analyst Derek J. Grossman also wrote that the new ambassador has begun his work with enthusiasm and described India as a very important partner.