On first official India trip, Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi. The talks aimed to mend ties strained by trade disputes and other issues. Both nations seek to strengthen their strategic partnership. Rubio's visit precedes a Quad meeting. India and the US share concerns about China's assertiveness. The relationship faces challenges but holds strategic importance.