US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, concluded his visit to Mumbai on Sunday, underscoring the growing partnership between India and the United States across various sectors. Gor highlighted the strong momentum in trade, technology, education, energy, and resilient supply chains as key areas of growth in the US-India relationship.

During his visit, Ambassador Gor engaged with key figures from Indian business and governance. He met with Devendra Fadnavis, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Tata Companies Chairperson N Chandrasekaran. These meetings focused on strengthening cooperation, particularly in the technology sector, and deepening the US-Maharashtra partnership.

In a social media post, Gor expressed enthusiasm about his meeting with RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, discussing opportunities for increased cooperation, including the integration of advanced US technology. He also noted that both sides agreed to enhance collaboration to strengthen the US-Maharashtra partnership.

The US Ambassador's Mumbai visit is viewed by many as an opportunity to recalibrate relations between New Delhi and Washington, especially after previous trade disputes and strategic differences. Observers suggest that Gor's close ties to President Trump could help restructure the relationship, shifting from punitive measures to a persistent partnership.

The US and India have been actively engaged in trade negotiations. India was the 20th largest recipient of US investments in 2021, with investments reaching $45.5 billion, marking the highest levels in two decades. The US, on the other hand, is the second major source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for India, following Singapore.

Both countries have set an ambitious goal of achieving $500 billion in bilateral trade, focusing on high-growth sectors like semiconductors, electronics, and critical technologies. The US-India partnership is addressing strategic, economic, and technological priorities through initiatives like the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). This framework promotes the application of cutting-edge technologies in areas such as defense, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, energy, and space exploration.

India's inclusion as a full member of Pax Silica, a US-led supply chain partnership focused on advanced technology, signals its growing importance in global technology and manufacturing. The US-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) initiative highlights the potential for large-scale AI infrastructure deployment in India, facilitating access to cutting-edge technology and enabling Indian companies to contribute to global AI ecosystems.

To further strengthen the US-India partnership, the US launched a new initiative called Pax Silicon, a strategic effort to build a secure and innovation-driven silicon supply chain. This initiative includes nations such as Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Israel.

The US-India technology partnership has evolved into a portfolio of joint initiatives in semiconductors, AI, quantum technology, biotechnology, and advanced telecommunications. While India is not yet a leader in manufacturing or R&D, policies such as the India Semiconductor Mission and the National Quantum Mission indicate a commitment to climb the value chain. Leaders from both countries have emphasized India's role as a trusted partner in diversifying chip manufacturing beyond East Asia.