India a ‘refining superpower’: Marco Rubio lands in India, says US to discuss processing Venezuelan crude with Reliance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India a “refining superpower”, saying Washington will discuss refining more Venezuelan crude with Reliance Industries. Rubio, on a three-day India visit, is expected to meet Mukesh Ambani in Jamnagar on Wednesday, with energy and trade ties in focus.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday, October 20, for a three-day visit aimed at discussing the refining of Venezuelan crude oil with Reliance Industries, highlighting India's status as a "refining superpower." During his trip, Rubio is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Indian business leaders.
On Wednesday, October 21, Rubio will visit Reliance Industries' twin refineries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the world's largest single-location refinery complex, and meet Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani.
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