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Marco Rubio Starts Five-Day India Visit To Discuss Energy And Strategic Ties
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News18•14-10-2026, 06:07
Marco Rubio Starts Five-Day India Visit To Discuss Energy And Strategic Ties
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to begin a five-day visit to India starting Saturday, stopping in Mumbai and Jamnagar.
- •Discussions will focus on strengthening the US-India strategic partnership, regional dynamics, and enhancing energy cooperation.
- •The visit occurs amid ongoing trade negotiations and discussions regarding energy imports and proposed US tariffs.
- •Prior to India, Rubio will visit Uzbekistan to lead a delegation of over 200 US business leaders for a Central Asian ministerial meeting.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's five-day visit to India will focus on strengthening energy cooperation, strategic ties, and commercial investment through discussions with Indian officials and business leaders.
India is concerned because the proposed US legislation could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian energy, amid US efforts to pressure Moscow over its war in Ukraine.
Before traveling to India, Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand in Uzbekistan for a ministerial meeting with five Central Asian nations, leading a delegation of over 200 US business leaders to boost commercial cooperation.
