Bengaluru: United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor lauded Bengaluru’s dynamic atmosphere during his recent visit, calling the city’s energy “unmatched”. Soon after landing in the city, the envoy shared a picture on X of himself enjoying a masala dosa with Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya.
“Just arrived in Bengaluru! From startups to street food, Bengaluru’s energy is unmatched! Thank you to my great host @Tejasvi_Surya,” Gor wrote, capturing the spirit of his visit.
‘Bengaluru’s energy is unmatched’: US Ambassador Sergio Gor
Just arrived in Bengaluru! From startups to street food, Bengaluru’s energy is unmatched! Thank you to my great host @Tejasvi_Surya pic.twitter.com/9PsRfvKeGI
— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) February 16, 2026
Surya also posted about the meeting, describing it as engaging. He said the two leaders met over masala dosa and strong coffee at Filter Coffee in Indiranagar, where they discussed the deepening India-US partnership.
US Ambassador enjoys masala dosa, filter coffee
Delighted to welcome H.E. Sergio Gor, U.S. Ambassador to India, to Bengaluru today.
Over some masala dosa & strong coffee at Filter Coffee, Indiranagar, we had an engaging conversation on the growing India US partnership, especially in trade, technology and innovation following… pic.twitter.com/we2jautGId
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) February 16, 2026
According to Surya, the conversation focused on trade, technology and innovation, particularly in the context of the interim trade agreement between the two countries. He also introduced the Ambassador to “Namma Auto”, adding that it made for a memorable ride.
Ambassador Sergio Gor brings uncommon energy and dynamism to diplomacy, and a true belief in India-US’s limitless potential.
A late-night Namma Auto ride is the real Bengaluru experience.
Thank you for an inspiring conversation and for believing in our great shared future.… https://t.co/gHxO9KlbKx pic.twitter.com/iPxHybAYcV
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) February 16, 2026
In another post, Surya underlined Bengaluru’s distinctive identity and its strategic importance in strengthening ties between India and the United States. He described the city as a place that seamlessly blends tradition and technology, symbolised by the journey “from masala dosa to machine learning”. Surya noted that Bengaluru plays a central role in economic and people-to-people connections between the two democracies. He highlighted that the city hosts over 700 American companies and accounts for 43 per cent of India’s software exports. Additionally, around 40 per cent of India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are based in Bengaluru, reinforcing its position as a major innovation hub.
Bengaluru truly represents the journey from masala dosa to machine learning, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation and plays a vital role in strengthening economic and people to people ties between our two democracies.
With over 700 American companies and 43% of… pic.twitter.com/orLeEm9nIX
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) February 16, 2026
Before taking up his post in New Delhi, Ambassador Gor served as Assistant to the President and Director of Presidential Personnel at the White House. His career also includes work with the Republican National Committee, Americans for Limited Government and on Capitol Hill. A graduate of The George Washington University, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Affairs in 2008.