US, Jan. 8 -- The US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, known to be a key member of US President Donald Trump's inner circle, is set to arrive in India in the next few days amid trade negotiations between the two countries.

Gor, 38, was serving as the White House personnel director when President Trump named him in August as the next US envoy to New Delhi. The US ambassador-designate is set to arrive in India by January 11, according to reports, citing people familiar with the matter.

As the US envoy, Gor's main focus would likely be on rebuilding the India-US ties. The key Trump aide was sworn in as the US ambassador to India in mid-November. The US Senate had confirmed his appointment in October. "I'm trusting Sergio to help strengthen ...