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Marco Rubio Praises India's Energy Diversification and Russian Oil Reduction
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India for making substantial progress in diversifying its energy imports and reducing reliance on Russian oil.
- •Speaking in Mumbai during a three-day visit, Rubio highlighted that India is becoming a global refining superpower and noted potential areas for US-India energy cooperation.
- •Rubio pointed to Venezuela as a potential area for cooperation and indicated discussions during his visit to Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery regarding the company's operations.
- •Rubio met with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss energy security, defense cooperation, and the advancement of the strategic partnership between the two nations.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India for making substantial progress in diversifying its energy imports and reducing its dependence on Russian oil. Speaking in Mumbai, he noted that New Delhi's move to diversify its energy portfolio is a sensible approach amid global market disruptions.
Marco Rubio is scheduled to travel to Gujarat to visit Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery. During this visit, he plans to discuss potential opportunities involving the company's operations and involvement in Venezuela's oil sector.
In Mumbai, Marco Rubio met with India’s Union Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar. The two officials discussed energy security, defense cooperation, and reaffirmed the importance of advancing the US-India strategic partnership.
