India, April 14 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India in May, signalling a potential improvement in bilateral ties following recent strains over trade issues.

The announcement comes after Rubio held a "productive meeting" with India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at the White House, the US said.

According to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, the discussions focused on key areas of the bilateral relationship, including trade, critical minerals, defence cooperation, and the Quad.

"Welcome to the White House @VikramMisri! Productive meeting with @SecRubio that focused on our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defense and the Quad. Secretary Rubio looks forward to visiting India next month!...