Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation. The two sides talk about expanding ties across areas including security, defense, trade, technology, and the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on further strengthening strategic engagement between India and the United States.

Rubio’s visit also includes meetings connected to the Quad, where he meets other foreign ministers, highlighting ongoing coordination among the four countries on regional and shared priorities. Both governments present the discussions as part of a broader effort to build on existing partnerships and to work together on issues of mutual interest.

The US side underscores India’s role in the relationship, describing India as a “vital partner,” while Indian leadership says India and the United States will continue working closely for the “global good.” The meetings are framed as reinforcing cooperation based on shared values and long-standing collaboration across multiple sectors.