U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to India and conveyed an invitation from President Donald Trump for Modi to visit Washington later this year. The two sides discussed defence, trade, technology, energy and connectivity, while strengthening the Quad partnership remains a key focus of Rubio’s visit.

Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week's Quad meeting of foreign ministers.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to strengthen ties. The visit addresses trade friction and strategic concerns. The US seeks to re-anchor the partnership. Energy…