'They Wake Up In A Bad Mood And...': Sergio Gor's Veiled Dig At India's Neighbours | Watch

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'They Wake Up In A Bad Mood And...': Sergio Gor's Veiled Dig At India's Neighbours | Watch Published By, Last Updated: June 30, 2026, 14:22

'They Wake Up In A Bad Mood And...': Sergio Gor's Veiled Dig At India's Neighbours | Watch Published By, Last Updated: June 30, 2026, 14:22 IST Weighing in on the scope of bilateral relations between New Delhi and Washington, the U.S. envoy stressed the two nations have common ground to expand cooperation across sectors U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor | Image credit: X/ANI U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor expressed optimism towards stable diplomatic ties with India, while also taking a veiled dig at the country’s neighbours, suggesting things could go the other way if they simply “woke up in a bad mood“. Gor was addressing the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit in Washington. Weighing in on the scope of bilateral relations between New Delhi and Washington, he stressed the two nations have common ground to expand cooperation across sectors. “… India is in a tough part of the world. There are some tough and rough neighbours and you have individuals that wake up in a bad mood and things change in that part of the world", Gor said.

The U.S. envoy highlighted that the ties between the two countries are defined by mutual interest and commonalities, which are not subject to short-term political cycles. “The United States and India have so much in common and that is something that will sustain us for decades to come. You pick the sector, AI, technology, aviation, no matter what it is, we have a potential to work together. These next two years will set the relationship on a path for several decades ahead…" he said. #WATCH | Washington DC | At the IX USISPF Leadership Summit 2026, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says, “… India is in a tough part of the world. There are some tough and rough neighbours and you have individuals that wake up in a bad mood and things change in that part of… pic.twitter.com/yhrhQNKIHE— ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2026 On Indo-Pacific Renaming Sergio Gor, who recently took over as U.S. Ambassador to India, rejected the Indo-Pacific Command renaming controversy, suggesting India “still has more exercises with the United States than any other country by far." Earlier this month, the U.S. announced that its Indo-Pacific Command would restore its name to the Pacific Command (USPACOM), dropping ‘INDO’ from the name of its oldest and largest unified command.

The move sparked concerns in India, with observers suggesting the change signaled a shift in Washington’s approach towards the Quad and its Indo-Pacific strategy. During Trump’s first term, the Pacific Command was renamed as Indo-Pacific Command, solidifying New Delhi’s growing importance in the region. “Yes, the name changed; we’re still there. India still has more exercises with the United States than any other country by far. Every single month there’s something happening, whether it’s Indian troops coming here or whether it’s U.S. troops going into the region," Gor said. Meanwhile, India and the U.S. are in the process of finalising a trade deal agreement. Back in February, the two countries agreed on the legal framework of the pact, but the final deal is yet to be signed. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) First Published: June 30, 2026, 14:22 IST News world 'They Wake Up In A Bad Mood And...': Sergio Gor's Veiled Dig At India's Neighbours | Watch Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.