20 October,2026 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rubio is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his official visit to India. Pic/ X
The US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and said he looked forward to a "productive visit" to advance US-India ties.
In a post on X, Gor said, "Great to be back in Mumbai, this time with my friend @SecRubio. Looking forward to a productive visit and to advancing U.S.-India ties."
In another post on X, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrived in Mumbai with his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio.
He said, "Welcome back to India!"
Rubio is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his official visit to India.
Ahead of Rubio's visit, Jaishankar met a US Congressional delegation in Mumbai to discuss trade, energy, security and technology, as well as ways to strengthen India-US ties.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleased to meet US Congressional Delegation comprising RepJasonSmith, DavidSchweikert, RepStefanik, RepOgles and RepFriedmanCA 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," he added.
The meeting comes ahead of Rubio's arrival in Mumbai on Tuesday for an official visit, during which he is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Jaishankar and travel to Jamnagar in Gujarat, an important energy hub.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Rubio will pay tribute to the victims of terrorism during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Taj Memorial inside the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel at 3.40 pm. This will be followed by bilateral talks with Jaishankar at the same venue.
Rubio is also scheduled to attend the "Freedom 250 Reception" at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, he will travel to Jamnagar.
The visit comes amid indications that the long-awaited India-US trade agreement could be nearing finalisation. Speaking to reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Monday, Rubio said Washington was working to reach an agreement.
"We're trying to finalise a trade deal with India right now. We're very close to doing that," Rubio said.
He also highlighted the need to consider India's energy requirements while assessing potential sanctions and tariffs related to Russian oil imports, describing India as an important ally and partner of the United States.
Rubio said Washington needed time to assess the economic implications of the proposed measures, including their potential impact on global energy supplies and prices.
(With ANI inputs)
