At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India from October 20 to 21, 2026. This was Rubio\u2019s second visit to India; he had previously visited New Delhi in May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During their meeting in Mumbai, India and the United States reviewed all key aspects of their bilateral relationship. Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen their comprehensive global strategic partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detailed discussions were held across several critical sectors, including trade, defence, technology, and energy security. Both sides welcomed the progress made in the ongoing negotiations for an India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and reiterated their commitment to working toward its early finalisation. The meeting also included an exchange of views on regional and global developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the visit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also participated as the chief guest at the \u2018U.S. Freedom 250 Reception,\u2019 hosted by the U.S. Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This visit reflects the continuity of high-level dialogue between India and the United States. Furthermore, it underscores the commitment of both nations to advancing the \u2018India-U.S. COMPACT\u2019 for the 21st century.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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