UPDATED: Oct 21, 2026 23:27 IST
First images have emerged of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visiting Jamnagar, Gujarat, alongside US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The US dignitaries met Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani, and family members. During the trip, the delegation was given a tour of Reliance's world-class refinery complex, offering a firsthand view of its operations and scale. Reliance Industries confirmed that discussions focused on the global energy landscape and commercial partnerships in conventional and new energy.
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