Diplomacy · Intl
Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'
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Published 20 Oct 2026, 8:53 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday, his second official visit to the country this year, as he pursues an Asian tour blending diplomacy and trade. Rubio visited Uzbekistan, where he called for stronger partnerships with Central Asian countries, before landing in Mumbai for talks with Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and meetings with business leaders. The top US diplomat visited New Delhi and Kolkata in May, while also touring the Taj Mahal and meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is not scheduled to meet Rubio this time. The top US diplomat will…
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