US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscored the strengthening partnership between the United States and India during his visit to New Delhi. Speaking at the dedication ceremony for the US Embassy Support Annex Building, Rubio noted the deepening ties, emphasizing the strong personal rapport between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit marks Rubio's first official trip to India since assuming office, and he met with Modi for over an hour to discuss critical regional and global security issues. During their meeting, Rubio extended an invitation for Modi to visit the White House. The Secretary of State's itinerary includes discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and participation in a Quad foreign ministers' meeting. Key topics on the agenda include the implications of the US-Iran war on global energy supplies and trade tensions related to tariffs imposed on India. Rubio's remarks reflect a commitment to restoring and enhancing the strategic partnership between the two nations.