US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to strengthen India-US cooperation across defence, trade, technology and Indo-Pacific security. Rubio is on a four-day India visit and will also attend the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting. Both leaders discussed regional peace and expanding strategic partnerships. Rubio described India as a key partner and highlighted plans to boost energy exports and technology cooperation. The visit also included a symbolic stop at Mother Teresa House in Kolkata with his wife.