India Visit On Cards For Secretary Rubio

WASHINGTON, DC -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit India next month following a “productive meeting” with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, signaling continued momentum in bilateral engagement.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the talks focused on “our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defense and the Quad.”

“Secretary Rubio looks forward to visiting India next month!” Gor said, indicating a likely high-level visit.

The meeting with Rubio was a key part of Misri’s Washington visit.

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau also met Misri and “reaffirmed the close partnership between the two countries,” according to a statement by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

“The leaders reaffirmed the close partnership between the two countries and shared news about the situation in the Persian Gulf and other global and regional priorities,” the statement said.

Economic and technology cooperation, including critical minerals, also featured in the discussions. (IANS)