US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India today to strengthen the partnership between the two nations, focusing on trade, energy, and defense. This is Rubio's first visit to India. The four-day trip includes stops in Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi. The US has long sought to cultivate India as a counterweight to China and Russia in the Indo-Pacific. Despite tensions caused by Trump's tariff policies, both sides are working to stabilize relations. Energy will be a key topic, with the US aiming to expand its share of India's energy supply.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: politics