U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to start first India visit on May 23
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India for the first time from May 23 to 26. His agenda includes discussions on energy security, trade, and defense cooperation with Indian officials. This visit is significant as it coincides with various diplomatic events in India and marks the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State to Kolkata in nearly fourteen years.
- ▪Marco Rubio's visit to India is scheduled from May 23 to 26.
- ▪He will discuss energy security, trade, and defense cooperation during his meetings.
- ▪This is the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State to Kolkata in almost fourteen years.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will pay his first visit to India between May 23 and 26, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.The visit will be closely watched as it comes against the backdrop of the U.S.’s continued engagement in hostilities in the Persian Gulf region, which have had consequences for India’s energy security. Mr. Rubio’s visit is part of a tightly packed Indian diplomatic calendar for this summer and monsoon season, with New Delhi expected to host meetings of BRICS, the Quad, the India-Africa Forum Summit, and other platforms.“As America gets ready to celebrate our 250th birthday, we look forward to doing it with our partners in India. India is the world’s largest democracy and we are the world’s oldest. So, we look forward to celebrating it together,” Mr.
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