“An interim trade agreement is on the table (to be) finalised,” Gor stated during his address at IIT Delhi, mentioning that a team from India had visited the US the previous week to finalize the “last 1%” of the agreement.
“We are confident that the India-US trade deal will be signed in the upcoming weeks,” he added.
Gor characterized the relationship between India and the US as a “defining strategic partnership,” particularly as “critical technologies are reshaping the global power balance.”
“The significance of India is evident now. We recognize the potential India has in strengthening the relationship,” he noted.
His comments followed a visit by US State Secretary Marco Rubio to India, seen as an effort to mend relations, during which he assured India of US support in meeting its energy needs.
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‘India is trusted’
The ambassador emphasized the US-India TRUST initiative, which focuses on critical minerals, semiconductors, and space, designed to protect sensitive technologies and build reliable supply chains.
“This relationship is not extended to all countries. India is trusted,” Gor stated.
Regarding AI, Gor mentioned that Washington and New Delhi are collaborating on an AI roadmap to develop US-origin AI infrastructure in India, with advanced AI chips being sent to India to support data centers.
“We are increasingly encouraging companies that it is safe to invest in India,” he remarked.
Gor pointed out significant investment commitments from US tech firms, with Amazon pledging $37.5 billion in India, Microsoft $17.5 billion, and Google beginning construction on a $15 billion facility.
He also expressed support for India’s AI Summit and welcomed India into “Pax Silica,” a coalition of 10 trusted nations, noting that over 60 countries have shown interest in joining.
“India is becoming part of trusted ecosystems and resilient supply chains in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing,” he remarked.
On pharmaceuticals
According to Gor, the US imports 40% of its generics from India.
“Every US embassy competes with investments domestically, and our embassy achieved significant results with $20.5 billion from India, of which $19 billion is related to pharmaceuticals,” he explained.
He added that both countries are collaborating with the industry to guarantee stable pharmaceutical supplies and explore closer cooperation in healthcare technology.
On space exploration
Gor announced that the US has invited India to participate in the Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the Moon.
Gor also noted that stronger US-India collaboration serves as a counterbalance to China’s increasing influence.
(Edited by : Tenzin Norzom)
First Published: May 29, 2026 2:44 PM IST
