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Marco Rubio's India visit signals effort to steady ties The US secretary of state's visit to New Delhi comes after months of tension between the US and India. Underlying disputes over trade, energy and strategy show trust remains fragile.

Rubio Arrives in India for First Official Visit Ahead of Quad Talks US News Rubio Arrives in India for First Official Visit Ahead of Quad Talks State Secretary Marco Rubio aims to discuss energy security, trade, and defense cooperation with senior Indian officials. Save Mark Us Preferred on Google Print U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) waves to the media as he comes out after a visit at Mother House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India, on May 23, 2026. Bikas Das/AP Photo Aldgra Fredly 5/23/2026 | Updated: 5/23/2026 0:00 X 1 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India for his first official visit on May 23, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks with senior officials ahead of the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting next week. U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said in a post on X that Rubio had landed in Kolkata, India, and later traveled to New Delhi for a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We have an ambitious agenda ahead, including the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting, focused on advancing [President Donald Trump’s] vision for an even stronger U.S.-India partnership. “Looking forward to great conversations and ma…

India-US ties under strain: What Rubio’s visit means U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit came at a time when bilateral ties are facing multiple challenges. From trade and visas to geopolitical tensions, what did the visit achieve and what remains unresolved? Here’s a clear breakdown.

Marco Rubio's India visit: $500 billion trade target, energy ... US Secretary of StateMarco Rubioheld talks withPrime Minister Narendra Modion Saturday, pushing for stronger energy and trade ties as Washington and New Delhi seek to expand economic cooperation and work toward a target of $500 billion inbilateral trade. The visit comes amid efforts by both countries to rebuild momentum in relations after disagreements over tariffs and growing geopolitical concerns in Asia and the Middle East. Rubio, who said before the trip that the US wanted to sell India energy, pressed his case and told PM Modi that “US energy products have the potential to diversify India’s energy supply,” according to a US summary of the meeting. Rubio also said the United States would not allow Iran to “hold the global energy market hostage,” linking the issue to unrest in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has disrupted energy markets. India remains one of the largest buyers of discounted Russian crude, a trend that accelerated after Western sanctions were imposed on Moscow following the Ukraine war, reported Reuters. Relations between India and the US came under pressure after President …

India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re ... AP India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relations New Delhi: India and the US on Sunday sought to signal a reset in their strained ties as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his American counterpart Marco Rubio held frank discussions on thorny issues such as trade, visas, energy security, cross-border terrorism and the implications of the West Asia conflict. Rubio, who is on a four-day visit to the country, described New Delhi as a major power and dismissed observations that the US-India relationship has lost its two-decade momentum, firmly asserting that the engagement will grow much stronger by the end of the current administration's tenure. Also read: 'There could be bumps': Rubio responds to India's concerns over Trump immigration changes In a clear statement of India's foreign policy priorities, Jaishankar outlined a strategic five-point blueprint for global stability, asserting that India advocates dialogue and diplomacy to address conflicts, supports unimpeded maritime commerce, demands respect for international law and is against "weaponisation" of ma…

Marco Rubio in India Highlights: Jaishankar addresses National Day reception at the U.S. Embassy U.S. President Donald Trump calls U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and says that he "loves India, loves Modi"; U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the two nations will soon seal a trade deal

Marco Rubio visits India as US and India seek to ease trade tensions US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India as Washington and New Delhi try to repair relations strained by trade tensions and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Both sides say progress is being made toward a long-term trade agreement, though concerns remain over tariffs, India’s trade surplus, and delayed economic commitments.

India is important to the U.S.’s Indo-Pacific policy, says Rubio, invites Modi to Washington The U.S. Secretary of State is in India for a four-day visit to hold bilateral talks, and attend the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

1/4 Marco Rubio’s India visit showed where the India-US relationship now stands: important, necessary, but increasingly transactional. The visit delivered a critical minerals framework and a White House invitation for the Indian PM, but no settlement on tariffs or Russian oil. #CriticalMinerals

Rubio's India visit signals effort to steady ties The US secretary of state's visit to New Delhi comes after months of tension in US-India ties. Underlying disputes over trade, energy and strategy show trust remains fragile.

Rubio looks to repair lens on US-India ties amid Quad talks, energy deals US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India this week will give Washington an opportunity to “get the optics right” regarding ties between the two sides, amid friction over unresolved trade issues and broader international cooperation. Rubio stressed cooperation on trade, energy, defence and maritime security in meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday as he arrived in New Delhi. Jaishankar said that the two...