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Rubio hails US-India ties as stronger than ever on Independence Day
Rubio hails US-India ties as stronger than ever on Independence Day
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio greeted India on its 80th Independence Day, crediting the personal friendship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making bilateral ties “stronger than…
The Story in Brief
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio greeted India on its 80th Independence Day, crediting the personal friendship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making bilateral ties “stronger than ever”. In a statement, Rubio highlighted cooperation on defence, energy security, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, space, and commerce, adding that the bonds between the two peoples remain the foundation of the partnership. Several US states proclaimed 15 August as India Day.
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov also extended greetings, reaffirming Moscow’s support for India’s development. PM Modi led the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, where ‘Vande Mataram’ was rendered for the first time. Around 2,500 cadets formed the words ‘Vande Mataram’ along Gyanpath, and 5,000 special guests attended the ceremony.
The Indian Opinion
The US message plays up the personal chemistry between Trump and Modi as the engine of ties, while the Russian envoy’s greeting reminds us India keeps multiple great-power friendships alive. Both sides claim India is a priority, yet neither narrative acknowledges the hard trade-offs ahead on defence procurement, technology transfer, and market access. Watch how India votes on US-led sanctions on Russia at the UN this autumn, that number will reveal whose embrace is truly deeper.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, indiatoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
