Mumbai, October 20, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday laid a wreath at the 26/11 memorial at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, paying tribute to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and reaffirming the shared commitment of the United States and India to combating terrorism.
The attacks, carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, claimed 166 lives, including six American citizens.
“At the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, I laid a wreath honoring the victims of the horrific November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks, including six American citizens. We remember those lost, honour the courage of those who responded, and reaffirm the enduring US-India partnership and our shared commitment to combating terrorism,” Rubio posted on X.
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Congressional staffers in Mumbai and highlighted the growing cooperation between India and the United States in technology and defence, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
“Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with US Congressional staffers in Mumbai today. He highlighted the consequential nature of the India-US partnership, the important role played the US Congress in advancing bilateral ties, the enduring strength of people-to-people connections, and growing cooperation in technology and defence between the two democracies,” the MEA said in a post on X.
Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also met the US Congressional delegation in Mumbai and appreciated its positive approach towards strengthening bilateral relations.
The discussions covered trade, energy, security and technology, along with measures to improve the ease of doing business in India and deepen India-US cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
The delegation comprised Jason Smith, David Schweikert, Elise Stefanik, Andy Ogles and Laura Friedman. Foreign Secretary Misri and other officials were also present during the meeting.
“Pleased to meet US Congressional Delegation comprising Jason Smith, David Schweikert, Elise Stefanik, Andy Ogles and Laura Friedman in Mumbai today. Appreciate their positive sentiments and interest in taking forward India – US ties. Specifically discussed trade, energy, security and technology aspects of our relationship. Also spoke about ease of doing business in India, and deepening of our Indo – Pacific cooperation,” Jaishankar posted on X.
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