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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Talks India-US Trade, Terrorism and Global Ties
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News18•20-10-2026, 21:31
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Talks India-US Trade, Terrorism and Global Ties
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated during an exclusive interview that a bilateral trade deal between India and the United States is very close and down to final technical details.
- •Rubio emphasized that the United States is against terrorism anywhere in the world and opposes any nation that sponsors terror activities.
- •Discussing the conflict involving Iran, Rubio condemned the regime for targeting commercial shipping vessels and using tactics reminiscent of World War II.
- •Rubio defended the United States foreign policy balancing act regarding sanctions on Russian oil and their impact on global markets.
- •He confirmed plans for an upcoming Quad Leaders' Summit and highlighted the strong strategic and economic ties between India and the US.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the India-US trade deal is incredibly close, with both sides working through remaining technical details. He noted that the agreement is anticipated to be finalized in a matter of weeks rather than months.
Secretary Marco Rubio stated that the upcoming Quad Leaders' Summit is scheduled to take place in Manila at the ASEAN conference before the end of the year.
Marco Rubio's visit to Reliance in Jamnagar focuses on exploring energy cooperation, including how India can diversify its energy supply and utilize Western Hemisphere energy sources, as well as discussing Reliance's investments in refining capacity within the United States.
