India, Jan. 7 -- A new team led by ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, a close aide of President Donald Trump, is expected to be in place at the US embassy by next week, with the focus on rebuilding bilateral relations that have witnessed unprecedented strains in recent months, people familiar with the matter said.

Gor, administered the oath of office last November, is expected to arrive in India by January 10, the people said on condition of anonymity. He will be joined by Jason P Meeks, a career diplomat who till recently was the deputy chief of mission in Kathmandu, the people said.

Trump described Gor as a "great friend" while nominating him for the post of ambassador to India last August. The 39-year-old businessman and political oper...