U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata as part of his four day visit to India
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Kolkata for a four-day diplomatic visit to India. This marks the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State to the city in 14 years, coinciding with a recent political transition in West Bengal. Rubio's itinerary includes meetings focused on energy cooperation and discussions with Quad nation ministers.
- ▪Marco Rubio's visit to Kolkata is part of a four-day tour to India.
- ▪This is the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State to Kolkata since Hillary Clinton in 2012.
- ▪Rubio's discussions will include energy cooperation and meetings with Quad ministers.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday (May 23, 2026) for his four-day diplomatic tour to India, with the city marking the opening leg of a visit that carries considerable political and historical resonance.His arrival in the eastern metropolis ended a 14-year hiatus since an American secretary of state last visited the city, coming only weeks after West Bengal witnessed a landmark political transition with a BJP-led government assuming office. India great partner, ready to expand energy cooperation: RubioIn a post on X, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, "Secretary Marco Rubio has landed in Kolkata. This is his first trip to India. Later today, we will call on Prime Minister @narendramodi in New Delhi.
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