S Jaishankar expressed gratitude to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for honoring 26/11 terror attack victims. He highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration in trade, technology, energy, and defense. Jaishankar welcomed the extradition of one of the culprits involved in the attacks, emphasizing India's right to self-defense against terrorism. The strategic partnership between India and the US has expanded significantly over recent decades despite differences.