India, May 12 -- US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Tuesday said the United States and Assam will work towards identifying new commercial opportunities that benefit both sides, signalling stronger economic engagement with the northeastern state.

The ambassador was in Guwahati to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who scripted history by becoming the first BJP leader and the only non-Congress chief minister to return to power for a second consecutive term in the state.

Sharing his message on social media, Sergio Gor said he was honoured to attend the ceremony and highlighted the growing commercial relationship between the United States and Assam.

"The United States and Assam have many commercial ties, ...