Following Prime Minister Modi's meetings with Putin and Xi Jinping at the SCO Summit, the US Embassy lauded India-US relations. Rubio highlighted the foundation of enduring friendship and cooperation.
SCO Summit: Following a cordial meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, the US Embassy in New Delhi praised the India-US partnership, describing it as reaching new heights. The embassy stated that the relationship between India and the United States is enduring and profound.
This statement came on the same day that clear camaraderie was observed between the three leaders at the SCO conference, with several photos of them going viral on the internet. The US Embassy wrote in a social media post that from innovation and entrepreneurship to defense and bilateral relations, this enduring friendship drives cooperation between the two countries and has been described as the defining relationship of the 21st century.
Message from the US Embassy and Marco Rubio
The embassy also shared a photo of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in its post. Rubio stated that the enduring friendship between the two countries is the foundation of their cooperation and helps drive economic relations forward. He emphasized that this friendship also strengthens the bond between the people of both nations and, through it, enhances opportunities for shared progress.
Economic Indicators and a Subtle Jab at the Trump Administration
Prime Minister Modi also pointed to India's b economic performance despite global challenges during the meeting. Modi stated that India's GDP grew by 7.8 percent in the first quarter of the fiscal year. His statement was a veiled reference to the challenges arising from US President Donald Trump's tariff policies and economic protectionism. He remarked that India demonstrated robust growth at a time when there were economic concerns worldwide.
