Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Washington, D.C., on January 21, 2025. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the partnership between the United States and India.
According to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, "Secretary Rubio and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar affirmed a shared commitment to continuing to strengthen the partnership between the United States and India." They covered a variety of topics during their discussion. These included regional issues and opportunities to deepen ties in critical and emerging technologies, defense cooperation, energy, and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Additionally, Secretary Rubio highlighted the Trump Administration's intention to collaborate with India on enhancing economic relations and addressing concerns related to irregular migration.
