On May 23, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in India as part of efforts to bolster the Quad alliance, which includes India, Australia, and Japan.
The visit aims to address ongoing trade tensions and seek ways to improve the strained relations between the United States and India.
Rubio's discussions with his counterparts are expected to center on the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region and the future of U.S.-India relations.
Updates
Update at 18:23 UTC on 2026-05-25
France 24 reported US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India as Washington and New Delhi try to repair relations strained by trade tensions and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Both sides say progress is being made toward a long-term trade. AP News reported Rubio’s visit to India focuses on US trade tensions, the Quad alliance and sightseeing AP News.
Sources: France 24, AP News