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US State Secretary Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Mumbai for his second visit to India, where the US secretary is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Along with Rubio, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor and his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio, were present.
During his visit, which includes a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and a trip to Gujarat’s energy hub in Jamnagar, Rubio will address key aspects of the strategic partnership, regional stability, and energy security.
Shortly after his arrival, Secretary Rubio will pay tribute to victims of terror during a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Taj Memorial inside the historic Hotel Taj Mahal Palace at 15:40 hrs.
Following the ceremony, the US Secretary of State will hold crucial bilateral discussions with EAM Jaishankar at the same venue starting at 15:50 hrs. The dialogue is expected to cover key aspects of the India–US strategic partnership, economic cooperation, and regional stability.
Later in the evening, Secretary Rubio is scheduled to attend the “Freedom 250 Reception” at the Jio World Convention Centre at 18:35 hrs, celebrating key milestones in US history and bilateral diplomatic ties. Media access for the reception is being facilitated through the US Embassy and Consulate.
On Wednesday, October 21, Secretary Rubio will complete the Mumbai leg of his visit and emplane for Jamnagar, Gujarat, departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 10:30 hrs to continue his engagements.
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that official media coverage and photo opportunities will be regulated per standard diplomatic protocol across the various venues.