Trump's India envoy Gor 'optimistic' after meeting PM Modi


US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor presents to PM Narendra Modi a framed photograph signed by US President Donald Trump, with a message: ‘Mr Prime Minister, you are great’. - Photo: PTI

NEW DELHI: Newly confirmed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor used his first meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk trade, defence and critical minerals, as the nations seek to amend soured ties.

Relations between the world's two largest democracies have plummeted in recent months over tariffs, ongoing negotiations for a trade deal and policy changes like an annual US$100,000 fee for H-1B skilled worker visas.

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