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US Envoy Meets IBM CEO, Hosts Global Leaders at Delhi Dinner

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor held talks with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, emphasizing the company's role as a technological bridge between the two nations. He later hosted a dinner in New Delhi attended by a host of global leaders, CEOs, and Indian ministers, including Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy who promoted the state's investment climate. During the engagements, Gor underlined the importance the US places on its relationship with India and recalled President Donald Trump's previous visit. The Ambassador also shared a personal moment from his visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Key Points: US Envoy Talks with IBM CEO, Highlights US-India Tech Bridge

  • US Envoy meets IBM CEO Arvind Krishna
  • Gor hosts dinner with global CEOs and state leaders
  • Telangana CM pitches state's investment potential
  • Ambassador recalls Trump's past India visit, hints at future
  • Gor shares personal visit to the Taj Mahal
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US Envoy to India holds talks with IBM CEO

US Ambassador Sergio Gor meets IBM's Arvind Krishna, hosts dinner with global CEOs and leaders, and discusses President Trump's potential India visit.

"IBM continues to lead the world in technology advancement, a great bridge between the US and India. - Sergio Gor"

New Delhi, February 25

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Wednesday held talks with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna at the Embassy.

In a post on X, Gor said, "Enjoyed hosting Arvind Krishna at the U.S. Embassy today. IBM continues to lead the world in technology advancement, a great bridge between the US and India."

Meanwhile, Gor visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.Sharing a photo of himself at the Taj Mahal, Sergio Gor said, "Few places on earth match the beauty of the Taj Mahal. Almost 15 years ago, I visited the same spot with my parents, wonderful to be back!"

Earlier, Gor hosted a dinner at the Chief of Mission's Residence in New Delhi.

The gathering was attended by several global leaders and industry heads, including Raj Subramanian, CEO of FedEx; Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI; Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister of Croatia; Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan; Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal; and Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Airtel Limited, among other Heads of State and CEOs of multinational corporations.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy also attended the dinner, where he interacted with the dignitaries and business leaders, highlighting Telangana's progressive industrial policy, world-class infrastructure, and investor-friendly ecosystem. He elaborated on the State Government's proactive approach towards facilitating investments, particularly in emerging sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and green energy.

Gor had underlined the importance that US President Donald Trump attaches to India, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited him to visit the country. Addressing a joint press conference with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and US President's Science and Technology Advisor Michael Kratsios, Gor said there was no formal announcement yet on the visit, but recalled that President Trump greatly enjoyed his earlier trip to India.

- ANI

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Priya S
The dinner guest list is like a who's who of global business and politics! Telangana CM promoting the state's policy is a smart move. This is how you attract foreign investment.
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Rohit P
Nice to see the Ambassador appreciating the Taj Mahal. Cultural diplomacy matters too. But honestly, I hope these talks focus on concrete outcomes for Indian tech professionals, not just photo-ops.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the AI space, seeing Sam Altman and IBM's CEO involved is exciting. Hope this means more cutting-edge tech partnerships and skill development programs for Indian engineers.
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Vikram M
The US-India relationship is truly strategic now. From tech to geopolitics, we are key partners. A Trump visit would be big, but let's see if it actually happens. The focus should remain on stable, long-term policy.
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Karthik V
Good initiative, but I hope our ministers are negotiating good deals that benefit our MSMEs and startups, not just the big corporates. The real test is whether this trickles down to the common entrepreneur.

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