India, Nov. 11 -- Erika Kirk, the widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praised Sergio Gor on Tuesday as he was sworn in as the US ambassador to India in the presence of US President Donald Trump.

Notably, during his confirmation hearing in September, Gor had said that India is a strategic partner whose trajectory will shape the region and beyond.

Kirk, who attended the ceremony, congratulated him and said that her husband is going to be with Gor "every single day in spirit" and added that Gor's new role "is just the beginning of an incredible opportunity for you."

"He would have been the first phone call when he found out you were going to be taking this position. The way I was able to witness the two of you work together ...