Marco Rubio India visit updates: India, US diplomats attend reception at US Embassy to welcome Rubio

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived at the US Embassy in Delhi to attend the Roosevelt House reception hosted by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in honour of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his official visit to India.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscored the strong personal bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, saying the relationship began during Trump’s first term and has continued into his second administration.

“It is a personal relationship which dates back to the first administration when the President had a chance to visit here, and it has carried over into the second administration. You can just see the connection between them,” Rubio said.

Emphasising the importance of leadership level ties, Rubio added, “The connection between leaders is incredibly important. These are two very serious leaders who are focused not just on the short term but on the long term...”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the strong personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, saying the relationship dates back to Trump’s first term in office.

Speaking about the ties between the two leaders, Rubio said, “It is a personal relationship which dates back to the first administration when the President had a chance to visit here and it has carried over into the second administration. You can just see the connection between them.”

He emphasised the importance of strong leadership level engagement in strengthening bilateral ties, adding that both leaders are focused on long term goals rather than short term considerations.

“The connection between leaders is incredibly important. These are two very serious leaders who are focused not just on the short term but on the long term,” Rubio said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday and will also attend the US Embassy’s Independence Day celebrations.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended an invitation on behalf of President Donald Trump for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the near future.

The announcement followed a meeting between PM Modi and Rubio, during which the two sides discussed ways to strengthen India-US cooperation.

On Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and attend the US Embassy's Independence Day celebrations. 

Earlier in the day, US Ambassador Sergio Gor welcome the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, outlining a forward-looking agenda aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. 

"Honored to welcome my friend @SecRubio to India! We have an ambitious agenda ahead, including the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting, focused on advancing @POTUS' vision for an even stronger U.S.-India partnership. Looking forward to great conversations and making real progress together!" he posted on X. 

After arriving in India earlier in the day, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is looking forward to his trip. "Landed in India. Looking forward to a great visit!" he posted on X. 

Upon reaching Rubio is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, deliver remarks at a US Embassy Support Annex Building dedication ceremony and attend a Roosevelt House reception hosted by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor today.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has landed in Delhi after his visit to Kolkata in West Bengal earlier today.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio paid tribute to Mother Teresa during his visit to the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. Sharing a message after the visit, Rubio said Mother Teresa had left behind a “tremendous legacy of compassion and service” and added that he was honoured to witness “the living example of the Catholic faith in action” at the charitable institution she founded.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor shared an update from aboard the flight to New Delhi, posting “In the air to Delhi!” as he travelled alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following their visit to Kolkata. Rubio is expected to hold key meetings in the national capital during his ongoing India visit.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaches Kolkata Airport with wife Jeanette D. Rubio amid tight security arrangements as they head to Delhi.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette D Rubio visited the Nirmala Shishu Bhavan run by the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata during their India visit. 

Rubio’s visit to Kolkata is significant as the city hosts one of the oldest American consulates in the world and the first US consulate established in India.

Trade, defence, technology and energy cooperation are expected to be central topics during Rubio’s meetings with Indian officials over the next few days.

The US Secretary of State will also attend the Quad meeting hosted by India, with major discussions expected around Indo-Pacific cooperation and strategic partnerships.

Rubio is expected to travel to New Delhi later in the visit, where he is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for key bilateral discussions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday, beginning his four-day visit to India amid growing focus on bilateral ties and regional security.