Marco Rubio to commence three-day visit to India; trade deal, talks with Jaishankar on agenda
Summary
Marco Rubio will visit India for talks with S. Jaishankar as the US and India move closer to finalising a trade deal. His trip will also include discussions on strategic partnership, regional stability and energy security, along with a stop in Gujarat’s Jamnagar.
Key Points
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in Mumbai on Tuesday for a three-day official visit to India.
- He is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the India–US strategic partnership, economic cooperation and regional stability.
- Rubio said the US and India are very close to finalising a trade deal.
- His itinerary also includes a visit to Jamnagar in Gujarat and a reception at the Jio World Convention Centre.
