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Marco Rubio highlights 10 key points on India-US relations in an exclusive interview
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News18•20-10-2026, 23:02
Marco Rubio highlights 10 key points on India-US relations in an exclusive interview
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted key aspects of India-US relations, trade agreements, and global geopolitics during an exclusive interview.
- •He stated that the India-US trade agreement is very close to being finalized and could be concluded within a matter of weeks.
- •Rubio emphasized that foreign and trade policy must respect each nation's national interests while ensuring long-term sustainable cooperation.
- •He praised his strong working relationship with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, noting they have met numerous times to address complex issues.
- •Discussing his upcoming visit to Jamnagar, he noted that Reliance plays a crucial role in energy refining and diversifying supply sources between the two nations.
Key Questions Answered
Marco Rubio stated that the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US has reached a very advanced stage and is expected to be finalized within a matter of weeks rather than months.
Marco Rubio expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming leader-level Quad summit, stating it is expected to take place around the time of the ASEAN summit in Manila before the end of the year.
Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar to tour Reliance's refineries and discuss potential collaborations on energy supply diversification and refining Western Hemisphere energy, noting Reliance's significant investments in US refining infrastructure.
