US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted a four-day visit to India, characterized by warm handshakes and promises of deeper cooperation. During the trip, President Donald Trump made a surprise call to a US embassy-sponsored event in New Delhi, expressing his love for the country.
The visit comes amid months of tension and soured relations between the two nations. This friction stems from President Trump's tariff agenda and his embrace of Pakistan, which have undermined several pillars of the U.S.-India relationship.
While the top U.S. diplomat sought to reassure the world’s largest democracy that it can still rely on the United States, trust remains fragile. Underlying disputes regarding strategy, energy, and trade persist, and India did not gain much from the visit.