New Delhi, May 23 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday emphasised the pivotal nature of the bilateral bond, asserting that the relationship with India serves as a foundational element of Washington's strategic objectives.

During his address at the US Embassy Support Annex Building dedication ceremony in the national capital, the top US diplomat reaffirmed America's commitment to fortifying its enduring alliance with New Delhi.

Highlighting the strategic weight of his ongoing visit, the Secretary of State remarked, "It is at the cornerstone of this important partnership between us and India, which, as I said, is an incredibly important one. And it's the reason why I'm here on this visit to reaffirm those ties, to build upon t...