India and US strengthen ties following Rana extradition

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed gratitude to the United States administration for the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an individual accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Speaking at a reception in Mumbai, Jaishankar welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s tribute at the Taj Hotel memorial, describing the gesture as a significant acknowledgment of the attack victims.

Jaishankar emphasized the necessity of a zero-tolerance approach toward terrorism and noted that India reserves the right to defend itself. He called for expanded bilateral cooperation between India and the United States in sectors including trade, investment, technology, and energy. The minister also highlighted the importance of maintaining peace, security, and stability across the Indo-Pacific region as the global order evolves.