{"id":2250,"date":"2026-01-27T06:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=2250"},"modified":"2026-01-27T06:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:53:15","slug":"thrilled-to-see-us-made-aircraft-in-indian-sky-sergio-gor-praises-us-india-defence-ties-after-republic-day-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=2250","title":{"rendered":"Thrilled to see US-made aircraft in Indian sky&#8230;: Sergio Gor praises US\u2013India defence ties after Republic Day parade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p> <div> <p>US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Sunday conveyed Republic Day wishes, describing it as a privilege to attend the parade for the first time and underscoring the growing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington.<\/p> <p>In a post on X, Gor said he was \u201chonoured to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time,\u201d calling it a celebration of India\u2019s Constitution and its democratic values. He also highlighted the participation of U.S.-manufactured aircraft in the flypast, terming it \u201ca strong symbol of the depth and strength of the U.S.-India strategic partnership.\u201d<\/p> <p>His remarks come at a time of renewed diplomatic engagement between the two nations, even as differences on trade continue. On Sunday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met a visiting delegation from the US Congress, with talks centred on trade issues, defence and security cooperation, and wider geopolitical challenges.<\/p> <div class=\"embedcode\"> <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"> <p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">Happy Republic Day, India! Honored to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time, a celebration of India\u2019s Constitution and democratic spirit. Thrilled to see the U.S.-made aircraft soaring in the Indian sky, a powerful symbol of the strength of the U.S.-India strategic\u2026<\/p> <p>\u2014 Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USAmbIndia\/status\/2015683554026635588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 26, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote> <\/div> <p>The interaction is significant as India\u2013US relations have faced pressure following Washington\u2019s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports, including a 25 per cent punitive duty linked to India\u2019s imports of Russian oil. Ongoing trade negotiations have remained stalled amid the continuing tariff dispute.<\/p> <p>Despite this, US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence about the future of bilateral trade relations. At Davos 2026, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and suggested that a trade deal with India is still very much on the table.<\/p> <p>\u201cI have great respect for your Prime Minister. He\u2019s a fantastic man and a friend of mine. We are going to have a good deal,\u201d Trump said, signalling possible progress despite recent trade tensions.<\/p> <p>The exchange of statements and high-level interactions around Republic Day reflect efforts by both countries to steady ties and advance strategic as well as economic cooperation.<\/p> <p><strong>77th Republic Day<\/strong><\/p> <p>India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand parade along Delhi\u2019s Kartavya Path, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution and holding the celebrations for the first time since Operation Sindoor. Set against the patriotic strains of Vande Mataram, the parade highlighted the country\u2019s military strength alongside its rich cultural heritage.<\/p> <p>One of the key attractions was a tri-services tableau displaying replicas of major weapon systems deployed by the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor in early May. The showcase also featured the advanced LR-AShM, a hypersonic glide missile capable of engaging both static and moving targets with multiple payloads at ranges of up to 1,500 km, underscoring India\u2019s rising technological and strategic capabilities.<\/p> <p>The parade included 30 tableaux\u201417 from States and Union Territories and 13 from central ministries and services\u2014centred on the themes \u201cSwatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram\u201d and \u201cSamriddhi ka Mantra: Atmanirbhar Bharat\u201d. Together, they celebrated 150 years of Vande Mataram and India\u2019s progress driven by self-reliance and diversity.<\/p> <p>Adding to the spectacle, the Indian Army unveiled a first-of-its-kind \u201cBattle Array\u201d (Ranbhoomi Vyuh Rachna) formation, reflecting the success of Operation Sindoor and showcasing combat readiness, jointness, and indigenous capabilities under Atmanirbhar Bharat.<\/p> <p>Celebrated every year on January 26, Republic Day marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, signifying the country\u2019s emergence as a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. The day reflects India\u2019s commitment to the core values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that form the foundation of its constitutional framework.<\/p> <\/div> <p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>Sergio Gor Republic Day statement, US Ambassador Sergio Gor India, US-made aircraft Indian skies, Republic Day parade US India ties, US India defence partnership, India US strategic partnership, Republic Day parade 2026, 77th Republic Day India, Kartavya Path Republic Day parade, Indian Air Force flypast Republic Day, US aircraft flypast India, India US defence cooperation#Thrilled #USmade #aircraft #Indian #sky.. #Sergio #Gor #praises #USIndia #defence #ties #Republic #Day #parade1769467995<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Sunday conveyed Republic Day wishes, describing it as a privilege to attend the parade for the first time and underscoring the growing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington. 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