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Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States met in New Delhi to announce new initiatives aimed at enhancing maritime security and strengthening critical mineral supply chains in the Indo-Pacific. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the Quad partnership is a cornerstone of U.S. global strategy, highlighting cooperation on surveillance, critical minerals, and energy security.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India to reinforce strategic and economic ties, meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The discussions focused on cooperation in trade, energy, defense, and maritime security, with Rubio expressing optimism about a broader trade deal and India's role as a key strategic partner.