Marco Rubio says India-US trade pact designed to be ‘beneficial’ and ‘sustainable’ for both sides
The ministers said an interim trade pact should be finalized soon as India seeks affordable energy from multiple suppliers and presses Washington on visa delays.
- On Sunday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi to discuss energy security, trade negotiations, regional security, and visa delays affecting Indian travelers.
- Jaishankar reaffirmed that India prioritizes an "India First" policy to secure "affordable and reliable" energy, while Rubio confirmed the Trump administration maintains its "America First" outlook, emphasizing that national interests guide both nations.
- Rubio described the relationship as a "strategic alliance," noting over $20 billion in Indian investment in the United States and extending an invitation from President Donald Trump for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House.
- Jaishankar reiterated a "zero tolerance for terrorism" policy and acknowledged strong cooperation on the extradition of a key planner of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, while Rubio clarified that global immigration system modernizations are not targeting India.
- Relations between the countries "have not lost momentum," Rubio stated, expressing hope for a bilateral trade deal soon as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue and de-risking the global economy in the coming years.
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NEW DELHI — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held bilateral talks yesterday with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, as both countries try to stabilize ties that have fallen to their lowest point in more than…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Hold a Press Conference
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar hold a press conference in New Delhi during Rubio’s first official trip to India. In continuation of President Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy, Secretary Rubio notes that India has become one of America’s most strategic partnerships in the world. Both nations represent the world’s […]
Rubio Calls India Key US Partner
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India “one of our most important strategic partners in the world” during his visit to the country on May 24. Rubio held talks with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. “The breadth and scope of the list of issues we work together with India on highlights that India is one of the most important strategic partnerships of the United States in the world,” Rubio said in a video posted…
India Key Partnership for 21st Century Amid Global Challenges, Says Rubio
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday described India as a "key partnership for the 21st century" amid evolving global challenges and opportunities, stating that his four-day visit to the country is intended to further reinforce bilateral ties between the two democracies. World News | India Key Partnership for 21st Century Amid Global Challenges, Says Rubio.
India says U.S. ‘reliable’ energy source as it seeks more fuel
India sees the U.S. as a “significant and reliable” energy partner, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said after meeting U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio, who called ties between the two nations “one of the most important” globally. Both nations are “strategically aligned on energy,” U.S. Secretary of State Rubio told reporters in New Delhi during a joint press briefing with Jaishankar on Sunday. The ...
After long differences, the US and India are probably on the verge of a trade agreement. US Secretary of State Rubio sees "enormous progress" and expects benefits for both sides.
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