New Delhi, October 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Thursday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India had advanced the bilateral partnership and renewed momentum for continued cooperation across several sectors.
“It was an absolute honour to host my friend Marco Rubio in India for the second time this year! It says a lot about the importance of the US-India partnership. His visit advanced our bilateral partnership and renewed momentum for continued cooperation in so many areas,” Gor wrote in a post on X.
Rubio concluded his India visit on Thursday, saying that his engagements had advanced US economic and strategic priorities in the region.
“Just departed India having advanced our economic and strategic priorities in the region. Continuing to build our economic partnership and energy security cooperation makes both our nations stronger,” he posted on X.
During his visit, Rubio met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Mumbai on Tuesday to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional developments.
“Pleased to meet US Marco Rubio in Mumbai today. We shared views on further advancement of our ties, focusing on trade, energy, technology, defence and people-to-people ties. Also exchanged views on regional developments,” Jaishankar wrote on X after the meeting.
Rubio said the discussions focused on energy security and defence cooperation. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, US Ambassador Sergio Gor and other officials were also present at the meeting.
“In Mumbai, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and I discussed energy security and defence cooperation while reaffirming the importance of advancing the U.S.-India strategic partnership,” the US Secretary of State posted on X.
Rubio and Jaishankar also held a trilateral meeting in Mumbai with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The discussions covered energy, connectivity and contemporary regional developments.
“Held a trilateral meeting with DPM and FM UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A useful exchange of perspectives on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
Rubio also shared details of the trilateral engagement, saying it was an opportunity to discuss regional energy security and advance shared economic priorities.
“It was great to meet with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss regional energy security and advance our shared economic priorities,” Rubio posted.
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