U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in New Delhi on May 23, 2026. Photo: X/@USAmbIndia
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday (May 23, 2026) met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Rubio began his maiden four day visit to India by visiting Mother House, the headquarters of Saint Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity, in Kolkata.
Mr. Rubio, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, discussed U.S.-India ties on security, trade and critical technologies with Mr. Modi.
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In his X page, Mr. Gor said “Great to join Secretary of State Rubio for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Mr. Gor, in his X page further stated that “We had a productive discussion on ways to deepen U.S.-India cooperation across security, trade and critical technologies — areas that strengthen both our nations and advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
Mr. Gor said “India is a vital partner to the United States!”
During his India visit, Mr. Rubio will also meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and will also be attending the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
After meeting Mr. Rubio, Mr. Modi on X stated “Happy to receive the US Secretary of State, Mr. Marco Rubio.”
Mr. Modi said “We discussed sustained progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and issues related to regional and global peace and security. India and the United States will continue to work closely for the global good.”
Published – May 23, 2026 04:28 pm IST
