New Delhi: Amid a raging war in the Middle East, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has come good news for India. He said on Friday that the US and India are close to finalising a critical minerals agreement, and there can be a major announcement in the coming months.
Notably, this comes amid a Reuters report which suggests that India has decided to pause the proposed trade deal with the US for several months after the Donald Trump-led administration launched a probe against trading partners including India, China to look into ‘unfair foreign practices’. Notably, Gor was speaking at a conclave of India Today when he made the revelation.
Gor reveals updates about agreement
He said that the agreement would help secure supply chains which are immensely essential for advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies and energy systems. Gor reportedly said, “I’m pleased to say that we are moving very close to finalising critical minerals agreements to help secure the supply chains needed for advanced manufacturing, energy systems and emerging technologies. Stay tuned, and in the next few months, we expect a big announcement.”
The US Ambassador to India said the bilateral ties between the two nations can touch “historic heights”. He pointed to recent successes including the interim trade agreement. Gor said that both countries will deliver actual results in a few months.
Gor highlights recent breakthroughs
He said, “We are seeing something different. Instead of breakdown, we are seeing breakthroughs. We have already seen a remarkable series of breakthroughs that demonstrate the strength and momentum of the US-India partnership. The relationship has the potential to reach historic heights and deliver results on a scale we have never seen before.”
Gor highlighted recent breakthroughs in the US-India partnership and added, “The scale of our economy and the talent of our people and the entrepreneurial energy in both societies make the possibilities very clear. What was needed was the momentum and political will to translate opportunity into direct results. Today, we are beginning to unlock the potential. This partnership is not about tariffs and market access, it is also about securing the resources and supply chains that will define the global economy of the future.”