Indian Embassy Hosts US Ambassador Sergio Gor For Diwali Celebrations In Washington

The Indian Embassy on Friday hosted the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, for Diwali celebrations at India House in Washington D.C.

Sharing the update on X, Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra

wrote, “Pleasure to host Ambassador and Special Envoy to the President @SergioGor yesterday at India House for Diwali celebrations before his visit to India.”

The event, held before Gor headed to India, marked an occasion to celebrate the festival of lights and strengthen India–US diplomatic and cultural ties.

Pleasure to host Ambassador and Special Envoy to the President @SergioGor yesterday at India House for Diwali celebrations before his visit to India. pic.twitter.com/WTDnnGtpTs

— Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra (@AmbVMKwatra) October 11, 2025

Gor’s trip to India is expected to focus on furthering bilateral collaboration in key areas, including trade, innovation, and people-to-people engagement.

The Diwali celebration at India House reflected the deepening friendship between New Delhi and Washington and the role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening strategic relations.

Gor Arrives At MEA

Gor arrived at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday, where officials received him. According to the US Embassy spokesperson, Ambassador Gor’s formal presentation of credentials and move to India will take place “at a later date that has not yet been determined.”

The US envoy’s arrival comes shortly after he met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on September 24, where both leaders discussed deepening the India-US strategic partnership.

Following the meeting, the US State Department shared on X, “US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia and Ambassador Nominee to India Sergio Gor met with India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. They look forward to further promoting the success of the US-India relationship.”