Rubio Meets Jaishankar in Mumbai as Trade Talks Continue
The talks are expected to cover trade, energy and technology as India seeks better access to the US market and a deal nears finalization.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for a three-day visit to advance bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and defense with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
- President Donald Trump recently waived sanctions on Russian oil imports, removing immediate tariff pressure on India and signaling support for ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said trade talks are nearing a "landing point," though both nations still seek to resolve differences over market access and tariff terms.
- Secretary Rubio paid tribute to 166 victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at the Taj Memorial, then attended the "Freedom 250 Reception" celebrating US independence and bilateral diplomatic ties.
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Rubio will travel to Jamnagar to visit Reliance Industries' refining complex, underscoring the commercial and energy dimensions of the strategic partnership.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday, his second official visit to the country this year, continuing a diplomatic and trade-focused tour of Asia.
US secretary of state set to meet Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during 2-day visit, which also includes trip to refinery in Gujarat
Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'
Rubio visited Uzbekistan, where he called for stronger partnerships with Central Asian countries, before landing in Mumbai for talks with Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and meetings with business leaders. He visited New Delhi and Kolkata in May, when he also toured the Taj Mahal and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is not scheduled to meet Rubio this time. The top US diplomat will visit Jamnagar, in the western state of Gujarat, …
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