‘From Masala Dosa to Machine Learning’: US Ambassador Sergio Gor praises Bengaluru’s ‘Unmatched Energy’

Over breakfast with MP Tejasvi Surya, the US envoy highlights Bengaluru’s role in boosting India-US ties, innovation, trade, and technology.

United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has praised Bengaluru’s vibrant spirit and dynamic environment, calling the city’s energy “unmatched” during his recent visit.
Soon after landing in Bengaluru, the envoy shared a photograph on X of himself enjoying a traditional masala dosa alongside Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. In his post, Gor highlighted the city’s unique mix of startups and street food, thanking Surya for hosting him and capturing the lively essence of the Karnataka capital.

Just arrived in Bengaluru! From startups to street food, Bengaluru’s energy is unmatched! Thank you to my great host @Tejasvi_Suryapic.twitter.com/9PsRfvKeGI

— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) February 16, 2026

Tejasvi Surya described the meeting as engaging and meaningful. He said the two met over masala dosa and strong filter coffee at Filter Coffee, where they discussed the strengthening partnership between India and the United States. According to Surya, their conversation centred on trade, technology, and innovation, especially in the context of the interim trade agreement being shaped between the two nations.

Delighted to welcome H.E. Sergio Gor, U.S. Ambassador to India, to Bengaluru today.

Over some masala dosa & strong coffee at Filter Coffee, Indiranagar, we had an engaging conversation on the growing India US partnership, especially in trade, technology and innovation following… pic.twitter.com/we2jautGId

— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) February 16, 2026

As part of the visit, Surya also introduced the Ambassador to Bengaluru’s iconic auto-rickshaw, popularly known as Namma Auto, which he said made for a memorable city experience.

Ambassador Sergio Gor brings uncommon energy and dynamism to diplomacy, and a true belief in India-US’s limitless potential.

A late-night Namma Auto ride is the real Bengaluru experience.

Thank you for an inspiring conversation and for believing in our great shared future.… https://t.co/gHxO9KlbKxpic.twitter.com/iPxHybAYcV

— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) February 16, 2026

In another post, Surya highlighted Bengaluru’s distinctive identity, describing it as a city that effortlessly blends tradition and technology, symbolised by the journey “from masala dosa to machine learning.” He underlined the city’s strategic role in deepening economic, technological, and people-to-people ties between the world’s two largest democracies.

Surya noted that Bengaluru hosts over 700 American companies and contributes nearly 43 per cent of India’s total software exports. Additionally, about 40 per cent of India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) operate from Bengaluru, reinforcing its status as a leading global innovation and technology hub.

The visit once again placed Bengaluru at the centre of the growing India-US partnership, highlighting its importance in shaping future cooperation across trade, technology, and innovation sectors.