External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20, 2026.
The upcoming visit was confirmed by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during his bi-weekly media briefing, following prior announcements from the US Department of State and US Envoy Sergio Gor.
Key Highlights of the Visit and Agenda
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Bilateral & Strategic Partnership: The discussions between Jaishankar and Rubio will focus on bolstering the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with a key emphasis on expanding energy cooperation.
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Itinerary and Schedule:
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Secretary of State Rubio’s India leg spans October 17–22, 2026, covering visits to Mumbai and Jamnagar, following a prior stop in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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Aside from meeting EAM Jaishankar on October 20, Rubio is also slated to join celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States, where Jaishankar will attend as the Guest of Honour.
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Concurrent High-Level Diplomacy: EAM Jaishankar will simultaneously host the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Mumbai for an official visit from October 19–20, 2026.
