New Delhi, May 20: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, on Wednesday to discuss strengthening the economic and financial partnership between India and the United States. The discussions included collaboration in the fintech sector, investment opportunities, and bilateral cooperation. The Finance Ministry shared this information via a post on the social media platform X.
According to the Finance Ministry, both parties focused on enhancing cooperation in the fintech sector, expanding investment opportunities, and reinforcing bilateral ties between India and the US.
In a post on X, the ministry stated, “The Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs met with the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, in the national capital today.”
The ministry further noted that discussions revolved around deepening the India-US economic and financial partnership, fintech collaboration, investment opportunities, and bilateral cooperation.
This meeting comes at a time when collaboration between the two countries in areas such as digital finance, technology, and trade is steadily increasing, with both nations working to strengthen their strategic economic relations.
During the meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also extended her best wishes to Sergio Gore for the upcoming 250th Independence Day of the United States.
Earlier this month, Gore stated that the Trump administration is committed to enhancing trade and investment relations with India. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 held in the national capital on May 11, he emphasized the growing strength of India-US economic relations.
Gore posted on X, “We are committed to increasing trade opportunities, reducing regulatory barriers, and encouraging Indian companies to invest in the US, benefiting both nations. Together, we can further strengthen this crucial bridge between government and business.”
Previously, Gore mentioned that under President Trump’s leadership, there has been record-level investment in the US, while Indian companies are planning to invest over $20.5 billion in various sectors, including technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
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