In a significant meeting in New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the United States will not permit Iran to hold the global energy market hostage. The discussions focused on enhancing energy cooperation, with Rubio emphasizing the potential of American energy products to diversify India's energy sources. Both leaders reflected on the strategic partnership between the US and India, which is built on shared democratic values and extensive economic opportunities. Rubio extended an official invitation for Modi to visit the White House, highlighting the importance of bilateral relations. The Prime Minister expressed India's commitment to working closely with the US for global welfare and reaffirmed support for peaceful resolutions in regional conflicts. Rubio's visit, which includes stops in Kolkata, Agra, and Jaipur, aims to strengthen ties and address critical energy negotiations. His itinerary also involves minister-level engagements with Quad partner countries, set to take place during the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on May 26.