India, Oct. 14 -- Ahead of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India next week, a delegation of top officials from the US National Security Council is expected to arrive in the country to lay the groundwork for a rejuvenation of the bilateral advanced technology partnership.

According to people aware of the details, the US delegation and its Indian counterparts will focus their efforts on the TRUST initiative, which was launched in February 2025 to drive cooperation on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, space, biotechnology and other crucial tech sectors.

The visit gains importance given the strategic value of TRUST for both countries. Although a legacy of the Biden administration - when it was known as the Initiative on ...