Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India for a four-day visit ahead of Quad talks with counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan. This trip aims to stabilize U.S.-India relations that have been strained due to previous tariff policies. Rubio's itinerary includes visits to significant cultural sites and meetings with Indian officials to discuss various strategic issues.
- ▪Marco Rubio arrived in India on May 23, 2026, for a meeting with Quad members.
- ▪The visit aims to improve U.S.-India relations after tensions over tariff policies.
- ▪Rubio will participate in a ministerial meeting of the Quad to address concerns about China's military actions.
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World Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties May 23, 202612:31 AM ET By The Associated Press United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio disembarks his plane at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, India, Saturday, May 23, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool AP NEW DELHI — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad.
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