India, Jan. 12 -- Amid the trade and tariff tensions, US ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor has said New Delhi remains an essential partner for the United States. The Trump admin official also added that the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump is 'very real'.

"No partner more essential than India," said Gor, adding that both sides are continuing to engage on trade. The ambassador-designate further stated that the US will work to invite India to join Pax Silica next month.

Sergio Gor assumed office as the US ambassador to India on Monday. As per reports, the Trump official is set to present his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu this week.

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