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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Heads to India to Secure Economic Opportunities
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Moneycontrol•18-10-2026, 09:28
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Heads to India to Secure Economic Opportunities
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Uzbekistan and India to secure economic opportunities for the United States.
- •Rubio's visit comes after President Donald Trump paused Russia-linked tariffs for 60 days on key allies including India.
- •During his trip, Rubio will visit Jamnagar, home to one of the world's largest refineries, to discuss energy cooperation.
- •Rubio is scheduled to meet senior Indian government officials and business leaders to strengthen the US-India strategic partnership and boost commercial investment.
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Marco Rubio is visiting India to secure economic opportunities, strengthen the US-India strategic partnership, exchange views on regional dynamics, and discuss enhanced energy cooperation and commercial investment.
President Trump paused the sanctions and tariffs under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act to use a 60-day window to analyze their potential impacts on the global and US economies, while considering India's status as an important ally.
Rubio is scheduled to visit Jamnagar, which is home to one of the world's largest refineries, during his trip to India.
