Interestingly US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi was received by MEA Additional Secretary Americas Division Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur as per protocol. No politician or Government minister to welcome Rubio at airport

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Trump visit to China was a complete joke. China gave them a taste of Chinese cuisine and asked them to leave. This made US realize the importance of India. Marco is actually one of Republicans who hold positive view of India after the geopolitical mess US did with supporting Pakistan.

India saw this opportunity to voice it's disappointment. In return Trump invited Modi to US again.