US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during his first visit to India. The discussions focused on strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and included participation in Quad foreign ministers' talks, highlighting regional security and energy cooperation amid rising tensions with China.

• 01Rubio began his visit in Kolkata, where he prayed at the tomb of Mother Teresa and expressed a commitment to humanitarian efforts.
• 02The Quad alliance meeting in New Delhi includes Australia, India, Japan, and the US, aiming to counter China's influence in the Indian Ocean.
• 03Rubio emphasized India's importance as a 'great ally' and discussed increasing US oil exports to India amidst rising energy prices.
• 04The visit follows President Trump's recent trip to China, where he referred to the US and China as a 'G2'.
• 05Sergio Gor, the US ambassador to India, noted that the relationship is based on shared values and strong policies.

The discussions between Rubio and Modi may lead to increased energy imports from the US, benefiting India's economy and energy security.