'US-India Share Historic Bond': Marco Rubio Extends R-Day Greeting, Praises Quad Connect

Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 07:30 IST

Marco Rubio extended his wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day and appreciated the Quad cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (IMAGE: AFP)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended his wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day and appreciated the Quad cooperation between Washington and New Delhi on defence and other fronts.

He said that the US-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 US leader extended a special message to India on the country’s Republic Day, celebrated on January 26.

“On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day," Rubio said on Sunday.

“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 US-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 US.

Rubio said he looks forward to working together with India to “advance our shared objectives in the year ahead."

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