Marco Rubio to Visit India Soon; Trump Visit Also Possible, Says US Envoy

• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to India "very soon," announced Ambassador Sergio Gor.
• The visit is part of the Quad initiatives, aiming to advance bilateral interests and Indo-Pacific cooperation with Japan and Australia.
• Ambassador Gor also stated that a visit by former President Trump to India is on the table, citing a personal rapport with PM Modi.
• A bilateral trade agreement between India and the US is nearing finalization, with a signing expected soon to reduce tariffs and broaden market access.
• India has formally joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative for collaboration on semiconductors, AI, and critical technology supply chains.