Rubio and Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai as US and India aim to finalize trade deal
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 Rubio lands in Mumbai for 3-day visit; trade deal, energy in focus
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 20: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kick-started a three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment, defence and critical technologies, and exchange views on the West Asia crisis. Rubio's second India visit this year comes amid persistent friction in bilateral ties. During his earlier trip in May, he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S J…
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
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