With Marco Rubio's New Delhi visit, India and US to deepen defence cooperation
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 23, 2026, 22:44 (IST)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's India visit highlights a deepening defence partnership, now a comprehensive strategic alliance in the Indo-Pacific. Discussions focused on sustained progress and regional security. India is a vital US partner, with cooperation in security, trade, and technology central to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Key agreements and joint exercises are enhancing interoperability and information sharing.