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Marco Rubio Advocates for Stronger US-India Energy Collaboration During Jamnagar Visit

Marco Rubio Advocates for Stronger US-India Energy Collaboration During Jamnagar Visit

Marco Rubio wraps up India visit, says energy security cooperation makes both nations stronger
Marco Rubio wraps up India visit, says energy security cooperation makes both nations stronger

The US Secretary of State visited Mumbai and Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery, holding talks on trade, investment, defence and emerging technologies during his three-day trip.

Marco Rubio At Reliance Jamnagar: US Praises India’s Oil Refining Power | U.S India News
Marco Rubio At Reliance Jamnagar: US Praises India’s Oil Refining Power | U.S India News

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India as a refining superpower during his visit to Reliance's Jamnagar refinery. Discussions with Mukesh and Anant Ambani focused on energy...

At Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery, Marco Rubio Pushes For Deeper US-India Energy Ties
At Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery, Marco Rubio Pushes For Deeper US-India Energy Ties

Rubio toured the world's largest single-site oil-refining complex, the Vantara wildlife rescue and conservation centre, and Reliance's emerging clean-energy manufacturing hub.

Rubio visits Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery as US eyes deeper India energy ties
Rubio visits Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery as US eyes deeper India energy ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday visited Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, bringing the India-US energy partnership into focus

Rubio meets Adani, Chandrasekaran; visits Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery
Rubio meets Adani, Chandrasekaran; visits Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery

The visit comes as India and the U.S. seek to deepen commercial and strategic ties, with energy security, manufacturing and technology among the areas of potential cooperation.

‘Extraordinary capacity to refine’: What Rubio’s Reliance remarks mean for India’s oil industry
‘Extraordinary capacity to refine’: What Rubio’s Reliance remarks mean for India’s oil industry

Marco Rubio said Reliance Industries’ refining capabilities and investments in the US could support closer energy cooperation between India and the US, including potential opportunities involving...

Rubio to meet Ambani in Jamnagar: Venezuelan oil, energy on agenda
Rubio to meet Ambani in Jamnagar: Venezuelan oil, energy on agenda

With the whole world watching, Marco Rubio will meet Mukesh Ambani today in Jamnagar, home to the world's largest oil-refining complex

Here's why Rubio is visiting a small Indian city home to world’s largest oil-refining complex
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 in India, and on Wednesday he is heading to an unlikely destination: a small coastal city in western India that has the world’s largest oilrefining complex.

Marco Rubio Calls India a ‘Refining Superpower’ | US Finally Corroborate India’s Oil Refining Might:
Marco Rubio Calls India a ‘Refining Superpower’ | US Finally Corroborate India’s Oil Refining Might:

"India is a refining superpower" — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remark puts India’s growing importance in the global energy market in the spotlight.India’s extensive oil-refining capacity...

Reliance Is A Very Important Company With Extraordinary Capacity: Marco Rubio Ahead Of Jamnagar Visit | Exclusive
Reliance Is A Very Important Company With Extraordinary Capacity: Marco Rubio Ahead Of Jamnagar Visit | Exclusive

Marco Rubio says, "We think there’s an opportunity for them to continue to help India diversify its supply of energy."

Marco Rubio's India Visit: Strengthening Trade and Energy Ties Amid U.S.-China Tensions

S Jaishankar's 'Indira' Reminder After Rahul Gandhi's Marco Rubio Jibe
S Jaishankar's 'Indira' Reminder After Rahul Gandhi's Marco Rubio Jibe

The 71-year-old Minister, a former diplomat, said he can list out very many examples where leaders have travelled out of Delhi to meet a foreign leader.

Rubio kicks off India visit with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda
Rubio kicks off India visit with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda

US Secretary of State to meet EAM Jaishankar, Reliance Industries Chair Mukesh Ambani on his two-day visit to Mumbai, Jamnagar

Rubio Travels to India to Strengthen Economic Ties Amid Strained U.S. Relations
Rubio Travels to India to Strengthen Economic Ties Amid Strained U.S. Relations

The secretary of state will meet with Asia’s richest men in Mumbai as Washington continues negotiations over a trade deal with India.

Marco Rubio's BIG India Message! US Resets Ties, Energy And Trade Take Centre Stage | Take Three
Marco Rubio's BIG India Message! US Resets Ties, Energy And Trade Take Centre Stage | Take Three

Marco Rubio's BIG India Message! US Resets Ties, Energy And Trade Take Centre StageIn a pivotal interview, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscores the strategic importance of US-India...

Inside the Ring: Marco Rubio seeks China role nuclear arms talks
Inside the Ring: Marco Rubio seeks China role nuclear arms talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he and President Trump are trying to convince a reluctant Chinese government to join three-way talks with the United States and Russia on nuclear arms.

On India visit, Rubio eyes trade, energy relief as Trump looks at India-US ties with new lens
On India visit, Rubio eyes trade, energy relief as Trump looks at India-US ties with new lens

During his visit to India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will try to advance trade talks and secure energy supplies. But President Donald Trump has fundamentally changed Washington's approach to...

Marco Rubio India Visit Highlights: Rubio Indicates India Expected To Get Better Tariff Rates In Proposed Deal With US
Marco Rubio India Visit Highlights: Rubio Indicates India Expected To Get Better Tariff Rates In Proposed Deal With US

Marco Rubio India Visit Highlights: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar after arriving in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Rubio arrives in India amid growing pressure on global energy markets
Rubio arrives in India amid growing pressure on global energy markets

The visit, Marco Rubio's second to India this year, comes as ties remain strained over the Trump administration’s tariffs, immigration policy and outreach to archrival Pakistan.

‘India Is an Important Ally’: US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio’s Big Message During India Visit
‘India Is an Important Ally’: US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio’s Big Message During India Visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called India an important ally of the United States, underscoring the strategic significance of ties between New Delhi and Washington amid major trade and...

‘Financial Heart And Soul Of India’: Marco Rubio Explains Why He Is Visiting Mumbai Instead Of Delhi
‘Financial Heart And Soul Of India’: Marco Rubio Explains Why He Is Visiting Mumbai Instead Of Delhi

Rubio said India’s size and economic importance make it necessary to visit different regions to understand the country better.

US-India Relations: Navigating Confusion and Bipartisan Support Amidst Trade Challenges |Matt Mowers
US-India Relations: Navigating Confusion and Bipartisan Support Amidst Trade Challenges |Matt Mowers

The India-US relationship is evolving, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighting energy cooperation, trade and shared strategic interests. Despite mixed signals from the Trump...

US-India Trade Deal on the Brink: Rubio Highlights Urgency and Key Developments

‘Every country has national interests’: What Marco Rubio’s trade message means for India
‘Every country has national interests’: What Marco Rubio’s trade message means for India

Marco Rubio says India and the US are close to a trade agreement, but tariff advantages, market access and clarity on trade rules will determine how much Indian exporters gain

‘We’re down to some technical details’: Rubio gives update on India-US trade talks
‘We’re down to some technical details’: Rubio gives update on India-US trade talks

In an interview with Network 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that 'some technical details' remain to be finalised in India-US trade talks. He said he expects these details to be...

Trump says India-US trade deal is ‘pretty close’ as Rubio visits India
Trump says India-US trade deal is ‘pretty close’ as Rubio visits India

Trade negotiations had been complicated by US tariffs on Indian goods and Washington’s objections to New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil. Trump last Friday waived tariffs of up to 100% that had...

Rubio says India-U.S. trade deal close, urges New Delhi to boost U.S. energy, defence buys
Rubio says India-U.S. trade deal close, urges New Delhi to boost U.S. energy, defence buys

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides welcomed the progress made in negotiations on the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to working towards its...

India, U.S. trade deal to be much different: Donald Trump
India, U.S. trade deal to be much different: Donald Trump

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Mr. Trump said India and the U.S. were pretty close to making a trade deal

Exclusive | ‘It’s incredibly close’: Marco Rubio says US-India trade deal may be just weeks away
Exclusive | ‘It’s incredibly close’: Marco Rubio says US-India trade deal may be just weeks away

Washington and New Delhi are working to resolve the final technical issues in a proposed trade pact, with the US Secretary of State stressing the need for mutually beneficial terms. Rubio also...

‘Not Months, US-India Trade Deal Expected In Weeks’: Marco Rubio Tells News18 ‘It Is Incredibly Close’
‘Not Months, US-India Trade Deal Expected In Weeks’: Marco Rubio Tells News18 ‘It Is Incredibly Close’

Marco Rubio to News18: "US-India trade deal is incredibly close. I think we are down to some technical details that need to be worked out..."

‘Very Close, Small Items Left To Wrap Up’: Rubio Teases US-India Trade Deal In Mumbai
‘Very Close, Small Items Left To Wrap Up’: Rubio Teases US-India Trade Deal In Mumbai

He added that only a few items remained to be settled and expressed hope that an announcement would follow shortly.

Rubio Advocates for Strengthening US-India Energy Ties Through Venezuelan Oil and Refining Expertise

Rubio pushes for India to buy more U.S., Venezuelan oil
Rubio pushes for India to buy more U.S., Venezuelan oil

S. Jaishankar hosts U.S. Secretary of State, UAE FM in Mumbai, holds trilateral talks on trade, energy, and connectivity

India–US trade deal 99% complete, says Rubio: What are India's key concerns?
India–US trade deal 99% complete, says Rubio: What are India's key concerns?

India's refining capacity could open new avenues for energy cooperation with the US, but questions remain over Russian oil supplies, investment risks and the terms of any future arrangement....

Venezuela has the viscous crude, India knows how to refine it. And Rubio likes this match
Venezuela has the viscous crude, India knows how to refine it. And Rubio likes this match

Marco Rubio says Venezuela could help diversify India’s energy supplies, but whether it can emerge as a viable alternative to Russian crude will depend on costs, output and US policy

India-US trade deal ‘very close’, says Rubio; talks to focus on energy and ties
India-US trade deal ‘very close’, says Rubio; talks to focus on energy and ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said only a few issues remain to be resolved in the India-US trade agreement. He also highlighted India's potential role in refining Venezuelan crude and...

Rubio calls India ‘refining superpower’, says US trade deal is near
Rubio calls India ‘refining superpower’, says US trade deal is near

The US Secretary of State said India's refining capacity and existing oil concessions in Venezuela could help boost global supplies, while expressing optimism about signing a bilateral trade...

Marco Rubio Welcomes India's ‘Desire To Diversify’: 'Strong Ally With Diverse Energy Portfolio'
Marco Rubio Welcomes India's ‘Desire To Diversify’: 'Strong Ally With Diverse Energy Portfolio'

Rubio’s remarks come amid continuing negotiations between New Delhi and Washington over a trade agreement, with energy imports and US pressure on countries buying Russian oil.

Rubio, Jaishankar discuss energy security, defence ties amid India-US tensions
Rubio, Jaishankar discuss energy security, defence ties amid India-US tensions

Rubio said India’s desire to diversify its energy sources was a "smart thing to do", as the two sides discussed energy security, defence cooperation and the proposed trade deal

Rubio to discuss Venezuelan oil with Reliance as US looks to boost energy ties with India
Rubio to discuss Venezuelan oil with Reliance as US looks to boost energy ties with India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would explore opportunities for Reliance Industries to refine more Venezuelan crude. He is expected to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar before...

US-India Trade Ties | Can India’s Refining Power Give It Leverage in US Energy Talks? | Mukesh Aghi
US-India Trade Ties | Can India’s Refining Power Give It Leverage in US Energy Talks? | Mukesh Aghi

India’s vast oil-refining capacity could play a strategic role in its energy relationship with the United States. Could this give New Delhi greater leverage in trade negotiations and energy...

Rubio and Jaishankar Highlight 'Extraordinary' US-India Partnership Amid Growing Ties

U.S.-India perfectly aligned on core issues: Marco Rubio
U.S.-India perfectly aligned on core issues: Marco Rubio

After laying a wreath at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, S. Jaishankar says India expects its partners to show ‘zero tolerance’ towards terrorism

India, US share ‘extraordinary’ alignment on core issues, says Rubio; Jaishankar hails growing ties
India, US share ‘extraordinary’ alignment on core issues, says Rubio; Jaishankar hails growing ties

At a 'Freedom 250' reception in Mumbai, Rubio said the two countries can help shape the 21st century, while Jaishankar highlighted the partnership’s expanding cooperation in technology, energy,...

Marco Rubio on India-US Ties: ‘Extraordinary’ Partnership Can Shape the 21st Century | Shalabh Kumar
Marco Rubio on India-US Ties: ‘Extraordinary’ Partnership Can Shape the 21st Century | Shalabh Kumar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called India-US ties "extraordinary," saying the two countries can help shape the 21st century through closer cooperation."Trump administration has listened...

‘Anytime We’re In The Same City, We Meet’: Rubio Says He Shares ‘Great Relationship’ With Jaishankar
‘Anytime We’re In The Same City, We Meet’: Rubio Says He Shares ‘Great Relationship’ With Jaishankar

Looking ahead, Rubio said India and the United States have "extraordinary opportunities" to deepen their partnership, pointing to the Quad as an example of growing cooperation.

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