Ambassador Sergio Gor says aircraft agreement is close to completion as Washington seeks deeper commercial ties with New Delhi…reports Asian Lite News Desk
US President Donald Trump is personally driving efforts to deepen commercial ties with India, including a major new Boeing aircraft deal that is nearing completion, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Gor said Boeing remained a key pillar of the bilateral economic relationship and featured prominently in discussions between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“We care about Boeing, we care about taking you to the next level and making sure that these countries are buying the best and the most efficient planes in the sky,” Gor said during a conversation with Boeing Executive Vice President Jeff Shockey.
The ambassador revealed that the issue was raised again during President Trump’s recent meeting with Prime Minister Modi.
“I can tell you… it came up with the Prime Minister because we’re this close to getting another big deal done with India. We’re looking forward to bringing that across the finish line,” he said, without disclosing further details of the proposed agreement.
Gor said the Trump administration views India as a long-term strategic economic partner and is committed to expanding commercial cooperation across a range of sectors.
“The United States wants to work hand in hand with India. India’s rise is here, India has arrived. We recognise that we want to partner with India,” he said.
He identified artificial intelligence, technology and aviation among the sectors with significant potential for deeper collaboration.
“You pick the sector — AI, technology, aviation. No matter what it is, we have a potential to work together,” Gor said.
Emphasising the administration’s results-oriented approach, Gor said his focus since arriving in India six months ago had been to strengthen the bilateral partnership through tangible outcomes.
“I did not go to India to sit at receptions. I went over there to increase this partnership that is so vitally important to both of our sides,” he said.
Highlighting investment ties, Gor said the US Embassy in New Delhi had led all American diplomatic missions in attracting investment back to the United States this year.
“Our embassy in New Delhi brought in $20.5 billion in new investments, putting us in first place by far,” he said.
He attributed the performance to growing confidence among American companies operating in India.
“When American companies ask whether it is safe to invest, whether intellectual property will be protected and whether regulations will remain stable, it is gratifying to be able to say that the United States trusts India and wants to work with India,” he said.
Gor also encouraged businesses facing regulatory or bureaucratic hurdles to seek assistance from the US Embassy, promising active support in advancing commercial projects.
“If we can help you in any way to get something across the finish line, please call on us. You will find an open and very receptive embassy,” he said.
He added that President Trump remained personally involved in supporting American businesses abroad.
“There’s no deal that is too small. If it creates a job in the United States, the President will pick up the phone and call on that company’s behalf,” Gor said.
Boeing is among the largest American investors and exporters in India, with commercial aviation, defence and aerospace forming a major component of bilateral economic cooperation.
As one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, India is expected to require thousands of new aircraft over the coming decades, making aviation a key area of the expanding India-US strategic partnership alongside defence, technology, energy and critical minerals. Both countries have set a target of raising bilateral trade to $500 billion while promoting greater investment and industrial collaboration.
