US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Begins India Visit, Invites PM Modi to White House
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Begins India Visit, Invites PM Modi to White House United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a four-day official visit to India, marking an important step in strengthening ties between Washington and New Delhi. During the visit, Rubio invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House for future bilateral discussions. The visit comes at a crucial time as both nations aim to improve relations following recent trade disagreements, especially concerning India’s continued purchase of Russian oil amid global tensions. Focus on Trade, Defence and Technology According to officials, Rubio and Prime Minister Modi discussed expanding trade and defence cooperation while accelerating partnerships in critical and emerging technologies. Speaking during the inauguration of a new wing of the US Embassy in New Delhi, Rubio described the India-US partnership as a key pillar of America’s Indo-Pacific strategy. “This important relationship b...