US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said an India-US trade deal is very close. He spoke to NDTV about reaching a $500 billion bilateral trade goal. The discussion also covered defence cooperation, including F-35 fighter jets. Both nations now look to expand strategic ties across technology, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks exclusively to NDTV's Vishnu Som on the future of India-US relations, the proposed trade deal, defence cooperation and Washington's strategic priorities. In this wide-ranging conversation, Ambassador Gor discusses: India-US Trade Deal: Why both sides remain confident of finalising the agreement and the goal of $500 billion in bilateral trade. F-35 Fighter Jets: What the deployment of US F-35s in India signals about growing defence cooperation, and whether the advanced fighter jet could be on the table for India. Defence And Military Cooperation: Joint military exercises, Javelin missiles and expanding strategic ties between the two countries. US Attorney General's India Visit: Gor signals a planned November visit for cooperation on counter-narcotics, subject to official confirmation. US Secretary Of State's Visit: Why India remains central to Washington's diplomatic priorities and the Quad partnership. US Investments In India: Growing cooperation across technology, pharmaceuticals, energy and other sectors. With bilateral trade exceeding $250 billion, can India and the US reach their ambitious trade target and take their strategic partnership to the next level? Watch NDTV's exclusive interview with US Ambassador Sergio Gor, in conversation with Vishnu Som.