The US Embassy in India on Sunday put out a message on X praising the “enduring friendship” between Washington and New Delhi, but the timing of the post stood out. It landed just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were set to begin their bilateral talks in Tianjin, after being seen sharing both a hug and an unusual car ride at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
The embassy’s post read: “The partnership between the United States and India continues to reach new heights — a defining relationship of the 21st century. This month, we’re spotlighting the people, progress, and possibilities driving us forward. From innovation and entrepreneurship to defence and bilateral ties, it’s the enduring friendship between our two peoples that fuels this journey. Follow the hashtag and be a part of US-India Forward for Our People.”
Alongside the post, the embassy shared an image featuring US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the quote: “The enduring friendship between our two peoples is the bedrock of our cooperation and propels us forward as we realise the tremendous potential of our economic relationship.”
