New Delhi, May 23 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday conveyed an invitation from President Donald Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House "in the near future," as the two leaders held extensive talks in New Delhi focused on strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnershiphe India-US strategic partnership.
"The Secretary extended an invitation, on behalf of President Trump, to the Prime Minister to visit the White House," the statement said following the meeting.
Rubio underscored the strategic importance of the India-US partnership, rooted in shared democratic values, expanding economic and commercial opportunities, and the strong personal ties between President Trump and Prime Min...