New Delhi, May 24 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday described India and the United States as "strong strategic partners" having common interests and is not merely one of bilateral convenience, but a deep, globally relevant strategic alliance that transcends regional boundaries.
Speaking during high-level delegation talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, Rubio painted a confident picture of a relationship marked by shared democratic values, converging interests, and a widening scope of cooperation.
Highlighting the depth of ties between the two democracies, Rubio said the strategic nature of the partnership distinguishes India-US relations from Washington's ties with other countries.
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