India, Sept. 1 -- As Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed bonhomie with Chinese and Russian presidents at the SCO Summit in China, the United States on Monday parallelly highlighted that its partnership with New Delhi "continues to reach new heights".

In a post on X on Monday, the US Embassy, citing Secretary of State Marco Rubio, called the ties between India and the United States a "defining relationship".

The 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 defense and bilateral ties, it's the enduring friend...