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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 23 conveyed an invitation from President Donald Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House “in the near future,” as the two leaders held extensive talks in New Delhi focused on strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
“The Secretary extended an invitation, on behalf of President Trump, to the Prime Minister to visit the White House,” the statement said following the meeting.
Rubio underscored the strategic importance of the India-US partnership, rooted in shared democratic values, expanding economic and commercial opportunities, and the strong personal ties between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.
Rubio, who is in New Delhi on a four-day visit, held wide-ranging discussions with PM Modi covering defense cooperation, bilateral trade, energy security, and regional developments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Secretary Rubio reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and enhancing cooperation on pressing regional and global challenges, including developments in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
The high-level meeting reflected the growing strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington as the two democracies deepen collaboration in defense, trade, emerging technologies, energy security, and regional stability amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Describing the discussions as productive, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s commitment to closer coordination with the United States on key international issues.
The two leaders also discussed the current situation in the Middle East. Rubio stressed that the United States “will not let Iran hold the global energy market hostage” and said US energy products could help diversify India’s energy supply. Modi, meanwhile, reaffirmed India’s longstanding support for the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
The two sides reviewed recent bilateral achievements, including major investments supporting the “Mission 500” initiative aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
“We’ve expanded commercial ties with more than $20 billion in investments from Indian companies in the United States. We’ve deepened a security partnership through military exercises in the Indo-Pacific,” Rubio said.
He described PM Modi and President Trump as two “very serious” leaders focused “not just on the short term, but on the long term.”
The Secretary and Prime Minister also agreed to deepen trade and defense cooperation and accelerate collaboration in critical and emerging technologies.
Rubio’s visit carries added significance ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled in New Delhi on May 26, where ministers from India, the United States, Japan, and Australia are expected to deliberate on Indo-Pacific security, maritime cooperation, and regional developments, including the situation in West Asia.
The Secretary and Prime Minister agreed to deepen trade and defense cooperation and accelerate collaboration on critical and emerging technologies.
Secretary Rubio shared his appreciation for India hosting the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and looked forward to advancing a “free and open Indo-Pacific” alongside India, Japan, and Australia.
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