US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment on protests in India, calling them a domestic political matter. At the UN General Assembly, India defended its democratic institutions and opposed what it described as selective targeting through unverified human rights allegations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the India-US partnership would help shape the 21st century, highlighting alignment on emerging technologies, trade and Indo-Pacific security. Speaking at a reception in Mumbai, he also signalled plans to visit India every three months.
The US-India Business Council welcomed strategic initiatives announced during Marco Rubio’s India visit, including agreements on critical minerals, energy security and technology cooperation. USIBC said the developments reflected stronger Quad momentum and deeper economic ambition between India and the United States
