NEW DELHI, May 24: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said India has committed to purchasing $500 billion worth of US goods over the next five years, with a focus on energy, technology, and agriculture.
Rubio highlighted Washington’s expanding partnership with India during his ongoing visit, sharing photographs from meetings with senior Indian leaders and discussions focused on trade, security, and regional issues.
He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. “Huge thanks to @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor and our American diplomats for their efforts. Because of their great work, India has committed to purchasing USD 500 billion in U.S. goods over the next five years focusing on energy, technology, and agriculture. They’re doing terrific work on behalf of President Trump and the American people!” Rubio said.
“In New Delhi, I met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to underscore the importance of the US-India relationship. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and US-India partnership in energy, securing critical supply chains, and collaboration on emerging technologies. I was pleased to invite Prime Minister Modi to the White House on behalf of the President,” Rubio said in a post of X.
Prime Minister Modi also shared details of the meeting saying, “Happy to receive the US Secretary of State, Mr. Marco Rubio. We discussed sustained progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and issues related to regional and global peace and security. India and the United States will continue to work closely for the global good.”
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, “Great to join Secretary Rubio for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We had a productive discussion on ways to deepen US-India cooperation across security, trade, and critical technologies – areas that strengthen both our nations and advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. India is a vital partner to the United States!”
Rubio has arrived in India on Saturday for a four-day visit. (UNI)
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