The growing strategic partnership between India and the United States was once again highlighted during the joint press conference addressed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. Speaking after delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House, Rubio emphasized that the relationship between the world’s two largest democracies has moved far beyond traditional diplomacy. He described India not only as an important strategic partner of the United States, but also as one of America’s most significant strategic allies globally. Rubio stated that a true strategic partnership exists when the interests of two nations align and both countries work together to solve global challenges collaboratively. He highlighted the expanding cooperation between India and the U.S. across defence, trade, energy, technology, and counter-terrorism efforts. The press conference came a day after Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his four-day India visit, further underlining the strengthening ties between the two nations. Addressing concerns regarding recent changes in J1, F1, and H-1B visa policies, Rubio clarified that the reforms are part of a broader modernization of the U.S. immigration system and are not targeted specifically at India. He also acknowledged the massive contribution of Indians and Indian companies to the U.S. economy, noting that Indian businesses have invested over $20 billion in the United States. The discussions were attended by senior officials from both sides, including Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, and U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. As global geopolitics continue to evolve, the India–U.S. partnership is increasingly being seen as one of the most influential strategic relationships shaping the future of trade, technology, security, and global stability. #SJaishankar #MarcoRubio #IndiaUSRelations #USA #India #Diplomacy #StrategicPartnership #Geopolitics #DainikJagranNews #🚗🧗🏻भारत भ्रमण व सफर प्रेमी🚂⛰ #🌐 राष्ट्रीय अपडेट #📢 ताज़ा खबर 🗞️ #🆕 ताजा अपडेट