New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has credited the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, for playing a "very important role" in concluding the framework of the India-US interim trade agreement, acknowledging the contribution made by the US Envoy.

In an interview to ANI, Goyal said he had no hesitation in recognising Gor's role in helping finalise and announce the agreement, calling him a "dear friend" as well as a "well-wisher" for the India-US relationship.

"Certainly, I have no hesitation in acknowledging that Ambassador Sergio Gor, who is a dear friend, has been a well-wisher of this relationship. He did play a very important role in concluding the conversation towards finalisation a...