US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, extending an invitation for Modi to visit the US on behalf of President Donald Trump. The leaders discussed cooperation in defense, trade, energy, and the Indo-Pacific region, as well as the situation in West Asia. Rubio's visit is seen by some US media as a damage control mission following Trump's recent interactions with China and Pakistan, which have caused concern in India.