US Ambassador Sergio Gor On 10-Year Defence Pact With India: 'This Is A Strong Relationship'

Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 09:05 IST

The ambassador's remarks come days after he attended India's Republic Day parade for the first time, describing it as a privilege

Sergio Gor said the pact will "significantly deepen" the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi. (Image Credit: X)

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighted the strength of bilateral defence cooperation, pointing to a 10-year defense pact signed last year that he said will “significantly deepen" the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi.

“Just last year the United States and India signed a 10 year defense pact which will significantly deepen our Defense Partnership. Joint exercises will continue, additional sales are in progress. This is a strong relationship! Thank you for hosting us Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh," Gor wrote on X (formerly Twitter), underscoring defence ties even as trade disputes continue to test the broader relationship.

The ambassador’s remarks come days after he attended India’s Republic Day parade for the first time, describing it as a privilege and calling the celebration a tribute to India’s Constitution and democratic values. In a post on X following the parade, Gor specifically highlighted the participation of US-manufactured aircraft in the flypast, terming it “a strong symbol of the depth and strength of the US-India strategic partnership."

Last week, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met a visiting delegation from the US Congress, with discussions centered on trade issues, defense and security cooperation and wider geopolitical challenges. The interaction came against the backdrop of significant trade tensions following Washington’s decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian.

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the future of trade relations with India. At the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and suggested that a trade deal remains within reach.

“I have great respect for your Prime Minister. He’s a fantastic man and a friend of mine. We are going to have a good deal," Trump said, signalling possible progress despite recent tensions over tariffs and trade imbalances.

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