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Rubio to visit India soon to 'build even stronger ties'
06 May 2026

United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has expressed his excitement over the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The visit, he said, is expected to further strengthen the already strong partnership between the two countries.

In a post on social media platform X, Gor referred to Rubio as a "good friend" and emphasized Washington's commitment to its relationship with New Delhi.

Rubio's visit will be his first official trip to India as Secretary of State.

Rubio's 1st official trip to India
Diplomatic significance

"The United States deeply values our growing partnership with India, and we are excited to build even stronger ties that will benefit both our nations and the world," Gor shared.

A major highlight of the visit will be his participation in a ministerial-level Quad meeting.

"We're looking forward to hosting a ministerial-level Quad meeting in India. India is vitally important to us and an incredible partner. The President also shares a strong relationship with your Prime Minister."

'Big-ticket items' in US-India partnership on the anvil
Partnership progress

Gor described the current trajectory of the US-India partnership as being on an "incredible footing." He hinted at major breakthroughs in bilateral cooperation, saying that "big-ticket items" will be announced soon.

"I just came back from Washington, where I met with the entire cabinet, so we do have some big-ticket items that will be announced over the next few days, over the next few weeks," he said.

Modi-Trump speak several times this year
Leadership connection

The ambassador also spoke about the personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

He noted that they have spoken several times this year, adding that "they've actually spoken several more times this year."

"Not every conversation obviously becomes public. But they did just get off the phone in the last hour," he said.