Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary Rubio met today with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.  The Secretary underscored the strategic importance of the U.S.-India partnership, rooted in our shared democratic values, profound economic and commercial opportunity, and the strong personal ties between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.

The Secretary extended an invitation, on behalf of President Trump, to the Prime Minister to visit the White House.

The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed the current situation in the Middle East. The Secretary emphasized that the United States will not let Iran hold the global energy market hostage and affirmed that U.S. energy products have the potential to diversify India’s energy supply.

The two officials reflected upon recent bilateral achievements, including significant investments that advance the President and Prime Minister’s “Mission 500” to double trade by 2030.

The Secretary and Prime Minister agreed to deepen trade and defense cooperation and accelerate collaboration on critical and emerging technologies.

Secretary Rubio shared his appreciation for India hosting the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and looked forward to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region alongside Australia, India, and Japan.