Washington DC, May 26 -- White House Spokesperson Kush Desai reaffirmed US President Donald Trump's priority to the strategic partnership with India, mentioning the phone call moment with US Ambassador Sergio Gor and underlining the importance of US State Secretary Marco Rubio's four-day visit to India.

Speaking with ANI, Desai said that the Trump administration and the Indian government are set to take the two countries to new highs.

"President Trump has consistently underscored his support for America's strategic partnership with India, including on speaker phone with Ambassador Gor just days ago during an America 250 celebration in New Delhi," he told ANI.

Desai was referring to the direct moment of diplomacy when Sergio Gor placed ...