Washington, June 30 -- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday (local time) highlighted the imminent economic and strategic breakthrough between India and the US while explicitly recognising New Delhi's ascending global stature, as the negotiations in the interim bilateral trade agreement near the "finish line."

Speaking during the IX USISPF Leadership Summit 2026, Gor affirmed that the US wants to work "hand-in-hand" with India and expressed optimism over a strengthened partnership between the two nations.

"We're this close to getting another big deal done with India, and we're looking forward to bringing that across the finish line. The United States wants to work hand-in-hand with India. India's rise is here, India has arrived, w...