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Rubio and Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai as US and India aim to finalize trade deal
Rubio and Jaishankar discussed a trade deal, energy security and defense cooperation as Washington weighs India’s Russian oil imports and refinery role.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for a three-day visit to advance bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and technology while pushing to finalize a near-complete India-US trade deal.
- President Donald Trump's recent waiver of sanctions on Russian oil imports eased immediate pressure; Rubio linked this decision to ongoing trade negotiations aimed at resolving tariff friction between the two nations.
- Rubio will visit the world's largest refining complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday, signaling efforts to address business community concerns and explore deeper energy ties with Reliance Industries.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Rubio in Mumbai, after which both leaders attended a reception marking the 250th anniversary of American independence to demonstrate enduring diplomatic solidarity.
- Although officials suggest the trade deal is nearing a "landing point," both nations continue navigating complex challenges over market access and energy security to achieve a comprehensive bilateral agreement.
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During his visit to the world ' s largest oil refinery in India, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio seeks to boost Venezuelan oil imports and reduce dependence on Russian raw materials, amid trade pressures and economic negotiations between the two countries.
U.S. eyes refining muscle of Indian billionaire Ambani's Reliance as Rubio visits Jamnagar plant
Rubio said the "extraordinary" refining capacity of Reliance could help India diversify its energy supplies, hinting at greater offtake of Venezuelan crude.
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Here's why Rubio is visiting a small Indian city home to world’s largest oil-refining complex
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar, India, home to one of the world's largest oil-refining complexes. Wednesday's visit highlights the growing energy ties between the U.S. and India. Rubio aims to discuss increased Venezuelan oil processing with…
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