Srinagar, Aug. 19 -- United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is arriving Srinagar Wednesday for an overnight stay and will proceed to Ladakh the next day.

Gor's visit marks his maiden trip to Jammu and Kashmir after he presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on January 14, 2026, formally taking over as the 27th US Ambassador to India.

The envoy is likely to hold meetings with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and will stay overnight at a Srinagar hotel.

The visit comes against the backdrop of deepening India-US strategic partnership under the current administrations in both countries.

Since taking charge in New Delhi, Gor has engaged extensively with Indian leadership on issues includi...