UPDATED: Oct 20, 2026 15:53 IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has landed in Mumbai for his second visit to India in five months, where he was greeted by the Maharashtra Chief Minister at the Gateway of India. The visit comes at a crucial juncture as bilateral trade discussions face strain over potential tariffs, despite commerce talks recently entering the legal drafting stage. Rubio is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and visit the Reliance Refinery in Jamnagar. Amid global supply disruptions across Russia, Ukraine, and West Asia, Washington seeks enhanced coordination with India to help stabilise global crude oil prices, with attention focused on Jamnagar's capacity to process hard crude oil.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Mumbai on a two-day official visit to India. During his visit, Rubio is scheduled to travel to Jamnagar to tour the Reliance oil refinery, highlighting energy diplomacy. He will hold bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Mumbai to review India-US relations, defence partnership, visa issues, and progress on a bilateral trade agreement. The visit serves as preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled trip to the United States for the G20 Summit in December 2026. Rubio will also pay homage to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at the Taj Hotel and attend events marking the 250th anniversary celebrations of United States independence. Addressing media questions on energy and sanctions, Rubio noted that balancing foreign policy requires considering bilateral ties, global energy supplies, and trade deal negotiations, stating that efforts are underway to finalize a trade deal with India.