US Secretary of State Archives

October 20, 2026 10:24 AM

‘Very close’ to finalising trade deal with India: Marco Rubio

The US is "very close" to finalising a trade deal with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, suggesting that the waiver from tariffs for buying Russian oil was linked to the decision. "We're trying to finalise the trade deal with Ind...

October 14, 2026 9:55 AM

US top diplomat Marco Rubio to visit India and Uzbekistan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will depart on Saturday on a five-day trip to India and Uzbekistan, the State Department said, adding that he will discuss energy cooperation in India. Rubio will travel to Samarkand in Uzbekistan and to Mumbai and ...

September 23, 2026 9:51 PM

EAM Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Rubio Discuss India-US Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York on Wednesday. During the meeting, Jaishankar reiterated India's interests and ...

June 24, 2026 12:46 PM

Rubio Begins Gulf Tour to Reassure Allies on U.S.-Iran Agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-day tour of the Gulf region aimed at reassuring key Arab allies following Washington’s newly negotiated agreement with Iran after the conclusion of the four-month U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehr...

June 23, 2026 11:26 AM

Rubio faces tough task of selling Iran reset to wary Gulf allies

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces a delicate mission this week pitching Washington's Iran peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders who fear excessive concessions will strengthen Tehran and reshape the region's security balance and oil flows. Rubio wi...

May 26, 2026 3:36 PM

India, US sign critical minerals framework to strengthen supply chain cooperation

India and the United States on Tuesday signed a major framework agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in the mining, processing and supply of critical minerals and rare earths, marking a significant step in deepening strategic and economic tie...

May 25, 2026 3:43 PM

Marco Rubio calls Taj Mahal a ‘true treasure of the world’ during visit with wife Jeanette

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday visited the iconic Taj Mahal along with his wife, Jeanette Rubio, describing the monument as “one of the true treasures of the world.” The couple spent nearly one-and-a-half hours at the UNESCO World H...

May 26, 2026 5:19 PM

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Jaipur today

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Jaipur on Monday as part of his India tour, with elaborate preparations underway for his arrival and security arrangements across the city. This will be Rubio’s first visit to Jaipur. ...

March 27, 2026 2:54 PM

Marco Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader: US State Department

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday. "The secretary also expressed his gratitude to the Kurdistan Regional Government for enabling oil from Iraq, including from the ...

November 13, 2025 9:42 AM

‘Clearly a terrorist attack’: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Delhi blast

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) described the recent blast in Delhi as “clearly a terrorist attack,” commending Indian authorities for their professionalism in handling the investigation. Responding to a media query o...