Trump to visit India early next year, says Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said that the Donald Trump administration is working towards an India visit by the US president "sometime early next year," describing New Delhi as one of Washington's closest partners. Responding to a question about Trump's possible visit to India in 2027, Rubio said the administration was optimistic about the trip. Calling India a key strategic partner, Rubio highlighted the strong personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Trump.

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Washington DC, US: When asked about US President Donald Trump's possible visit to India next year, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, "We're hoping that's what we're working towards - sometime early next year to have the President come. I think it's very… pic.twitter.com/soumURKZ91

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India and the United States are central members of the Quad, along with Japan and Australia. The grouping has expanded collaboration on regional security, critical and emerging technologies, resilient supply chains and maritime security, with both countries describing their ties as among the most consequential strategic partnerships of the 21st century. Rubio added that both countries were looking forward to another meeting of the Quad grouping and that he hoped to return to India before the end of the year to help set up the presidential visit.
Furthermore, Rubio also hailed PM Modi's leadership and said he was a "fan" of the Indian leader and credited him with elevating India's standing on the global stage. "Modi has made India a global power," he said. On energy cooperation, Rubio said India and the United States were working closely to increase supplies and noted that India is among the few countries with the capability to refine heavy crude.