Marco Rubio kicks off India visit; to hold talks with PM Modi, Jaishankar
Marco Rubio has begun a four-day visit to India, focusing on strengthening strategic ties and cooperation under the Quad alliance. He is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, addressing key issues such as trade, defense, and energy security. This visit comes at a crucial time for India-US relations amid ongoing tariff disputes and geopolitical concerns.
- ▪Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata for his first official visit to India since taking office.
- ▪His agenda includes discussions on the Quad partnership, energy security, and defense cooperation.
- ▪Rubio is expected to meet with PM Modi and participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.
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Marco Rubio kicks off India visit, to hold talks with PM Modi, Jaishankar: What's on his ‘ambitious agenda’?Rubio is expected to hold bilateral talks with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and call on PM Modi ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Delhi.Updated on: May 23, 2026 8:45 AM ISTEdited by Anita GoswamiShare viaCopy link US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday for a four-day visit. The trip is focused on strengthening strategic ties, boosting cooperation under the Quad alliance, and advancing discussions on trade, defence and energy security.Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday. (@USAmbIndia/X)Rubio's flight landed in Kolkata, starting his first official visit to India since taking office.
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