US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House on Sunday. The joint press conference between S. Jaishankar and Marco Rubio at Hyderabad House emphasized further strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the United States. The two leaders held in-depth discussions on bilateral relations as well as global and regional issues.
"India and US are strategically aligned on key global issues."
– Secretary of State Marco Rubio after talks with EAM Jaishankar pic.twitter.com/TNopPVr1Un
— News Arena India (@NewsArenaIndia) May 24, 2026At the joint press conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “Obviously, we have relationships and we work with countries around the world. We need to do that, just as India does. A strategic partnership is very different. It’s much broader than that. A strategic partnership is when two countries have common interests and you work together strategically to solve those problems.”
Strategic partnership based on national interests: Jaishankar
At a joint press conference, Jaishankar said the political understanding between India and the US stems from a strategic partnership based on shared national interests across multiple sectors. He said global and regional issues were discussed during the US Secretary of State’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said the meeting, held at the embassy, discussed developments related to West Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and East Asia. The Foreign Minister also shared some experiences from his recent visit to the Caribbean. He said the conversation focused on new developments in the Gulf region and the Ukraine conflict.
Review of US-India relations
Dr. Jaishankar highlighted that while this is the first visit by the US Secretary of State to India, there has been regular contact between the two countries since the first day of his inauguration. He referred to meetings on the sidelines of other events in Washington, D.C., New York, and France. He said that this continued engagement has been instrumental in overseeing broad-based and growing cooperation between the two countries.
Rubio calls strategic partnership the defining relationship of the 21st century
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the India-US relationship, saying, “It’s been a great first day so far. He looks forward to further visits and discussions.” He specifically emphasized that the US and India are not just allies, but strategic partners, which is very important.
Cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies: Rubio
According to Rubio, this strategic partnership is what sets this relationship apart from others, as it is not limited to just one region, but offers opportunities for cooperation on a global scale, including in areas such as the Western Hemisphere.
The US Secretary of State said the two countries have much to discuss and work together. He added that being the world’s two largest democracies lays the foundation for incredible cooperation. Given the abundance of shared interests between the two countries, it is natural to continue to build on this strong partnership.
Marco Rubio also rejected the use of the term “reset” of India-US relations. He said it was a matter of building on what is already a very solid and robust strategic partnership, which he considered one of the most important partnerships in the world.
Jaishankar said – our interests are similar on many issues
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, speaking on the occasion, stated that India and the United States enjoy deep and broad cooperation. He described this relationship as one that influences and guides other regions and the world. He noted that this is primarily due to the shared interests of the two countries on many issues and in many parts of the world. Jaishankar expressed his hope for open and productive discussions, as strong partners even in complex times. He extended a warm welcome to the US Secretary of State.
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Edited by: Bhoomi Goyal
