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Jaishankar and Marco Rubio to Hold Bilateral Talks in Mumbai on October 20

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News18•16-10-2026, 18:30
Jaishankar and Marco Rubio to Hold Bilateral Talks in Mumbai on October 20
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled to hold official talks on October 20 in Mumbai to enhance bilateral ties.
- •The discussions will focus on bolstering the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the United States, including energy cooperation.
- •During his visit, Marco Rubio will also attend celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States as a Guest of Honour.
- •Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the schedule during his media briefing, noting Jaishankar is also set to host UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold talks on October 20 to discuss ways to enhance the bilateral partnership during Rubio's visit to India.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar in India from October 17 to 22.
On October 20, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and attend the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States as a Guest of Honour.


