Rubio's maiden India visit aims to repair strained ties; boost Quad cooperation
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India for the first time to mend strained relations between the two countries. His four-day trip includes meetings with Indian leaders and participation in the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting. Discussions are expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including energy and trade.
- ▪Marco Rubio's visit aims to repair bilateral ties that have been under strain since mid-last year.
- ▪He will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- ▪The trip comes after efforts from both sides to stabilize relations following tensions over tariffs and immigration policies.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in India on Saturday (May 23, 2026) for a maiden four-day visit, aimed at repairing bilateral ties that have been under strain since mid-last year.The top U.S. diplomat is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending a meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in New Delhi. Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but ‘we're not there yet’The U.S. Secretary of State will arrive in Kolkata at 7 a.m. on Saturday (May 23, 2026). After attending an event there, Mr. Rubio will fly to New Delhi to call on Prime Minister Modi in the afternoon.On Sunday (May 24, 2026), he is scheduled for bilateral talks with Mr. Jaishankar and will attend the U.S.
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