U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends Republic Day greetings to India, praises Quad connect
The Hindu
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulates India on Republic Day, emphasizing strong ties and Quad cooperation for mutual progress.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wished India on Republic Day, as he appreciated Quad cooperation between the countries on defence and other fronts.
He said that the U.S.-India relationship delivers "real results" for the two countries through close cooperation on defence, energy, critical minerals and for the Indo-Pacific region through the Quad.
The U.S. leader extended a special message to India on the country's Republic Day, commemorated on January 26.
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"On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day," Mr. Rubio said on Sunday (January 25, 2026).
"The United States and India share a historic bond. From our close cooperation on defense, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies to our multi-layered engagement through the Quad, the U.S.-India relationship delivers real results for our two countries and for the Indo-Pacific region," he said, referring to the grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S.
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