Rubio Visits India to Strengthen Economic Ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India to promote economic cooperation while New Delhi and Washington are at odds. During the trip he will meet some of Asia's richest men.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who leads the American foreign ministry, has arrived in India on a visit aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries, The New York Times reports.
During the trip, Rubio is due to meet with the richest men in Asia. The visit comes as Washington continues negotiating a trade deal with India, which would set the terms of trade between the two countries.
Background of the friction
The trip takes place amid friction between India's government in New Delhi and US President Donald Trump. The portion of the source available does not specify the nature of the disagreements, name the businessmen Rubio will meet, or give details of the trade negotiations.
The outcome of the talks and the results of the visit will become clear later.
