US secretary of state Rubio to visit India next week for talks on strategic ties, energy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17 to 22, during which he will engage in discussions aimed at enhancing strategic alliances and advancing energy collaborations. He plans to meet with key government officials and business leaders to uncover new investment opportunities.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a diplomatic tour to India and Uzbekistan from October 17 to 22, according to the Department of State. The visit aims to bolster energy cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. Rubio's itinerary includes stops in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, followed by Mumbai and Jamnagar, India.
This will mark Rubio's second visit to India since May, during which he attended the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi. During his time in India, Rubio will meet with senior government officials to bolster the US-India strategic partnership, exchange views on regional and global dynamics, and discuss prospects for enhanced energy cooperation.
He will also meet with business leaders to explore opportunities for commercial investment and economic cooperation. Jamnagar, home to Reliance's world's largest single-site refinery with a capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day, will be a key focus of Rubio's visit. In Samarkand, Rubio will participate in the C5+1 Ministerial meeting to highlight the role of strategic cooperation in fostering a peaceful and prosperous future for the United States and Central Asian countries.
A US commercial delegation of over 200 business leaders will join Rubio, signaling a new era of strengthened commercial cooperation between the United States and Central Asia.
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