India and US Pledge Stronger Defence and Energy Ties as Rubio Says Trade Deal Nears

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on his second visit to India, said the two countries will expand defence and energy cooperation and that a trade agreement is close. The visit takes place amid US legislation intended to penalise nations that buy Russian oil, along with a temporary suspension of related tariffs by President Trump. India argues that its oil purchases are vital for its domestic energy security and for stability in global markets. Rubio praised India for making substantial progress in diversifying its energy sources.

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