Marco Rubio lays wreath at Taj Mahal Palace, hails US-India counter-terror alignment
· World · The Hindu, Hindustan Times, NDTV
Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid a wreath at Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to honour victims of the 26/11 attacks, during his first visit to the city. Rubio stated the U.S. and India are perfectly aligned on core national interests, jointly committed to dismantling terrorist networks and securing justice for victims. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar appreciated the gesture and emphasized India's expectation for partners to show zero tolerance towards terrorism. Six American citizens were among the 166 victims who died in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The visit underscores the shared commitment between the two nations to combat terrorism worldwide.
Why it matters
The visit reinforces the deepening strategic partnership between the world's two largest democracies, directly impacting India's security architecture and its counter-terror coordination with the United States.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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