On Sunday, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi to enhance defence cooperation and strategic technology initiatives, particularly the TRUST initiative, which aims to strengthen bilateral technological collaboration. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the importance of the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with both sides discussing regional and global security issues. Earlier that day, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also met Rubio, covering a wide range of topics including trade, energy, and counter-terrorism efforts. Rubio's visit followed a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they discussed energy security and the situation in the Middle East. During this meeting, Rubio formally invited Modi to the White House on behalf of President Trump. Both leaders reflected on the progress made under the Mission 500 initiative, which aims to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Modi emphasized India's commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, reinforcing the collaborative spirit of the India-US partnership.