Rubio's India Visit: Trade Deals and Energy Security at the Forefront Amid Global Tensions

10/20/2026

He is on a two-day visit to the western cities of Mumbai and Jamnagar.

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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...

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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

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India is a major importer of Russian oil.

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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...

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The ​U.S. ‌Secretary of ​State also said that India and U.S. are ‘very very close’ to finalising the trade deal

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"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...

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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...

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MUMBAI, India (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai on Tuesday as the two countries seek to deepen energy cooperation...

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The two sides discussed energy security, defence cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties, Mr. Rubio said

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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,...