Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India for four days to discuss energy amidst a global crisis caused by the Iran war. His itinerary includes meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visits to several cities. The focus of the discussions will likely be on boosting energy imports from the US to help India address its energy needs and trade deficit.
- ▪Rubio's visit comes as energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have been severely disrupted due to geopolitical tensions.
- ▪India, which relies heavily on energy imports, is seeking to increase its energy purchases from the US.
- ▪The US goods trade deficit with India was $58.2 billion in 2025, prompting discussions on energy and trade concessions.
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Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persistsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVikas Pandey and Nikhil InamdarDelhi and MumbaiReutersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in India on Saturday for a four-day visitUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday for a four-day visit amid geopolitical crosswinds and a global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war.He arrived in the eastern city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in the morning local time. His busy itinerary also includes visits to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.
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