Washington: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening the partnership between the United States and India during his meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Washington, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Rubio and Jaishankar discussed a wide range of topics, including regional issues and opportunities to deepen the U.S.-India relationship. They focused on critical and emerging technologies, defense cooperation, energy, and advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Rubio also highlighted the Trump Administration’s intent to work with India on economic ties and address concerns related to irregular migration.