Jaishankar to Meet Rubio in Mumbai Amid Political Row
· World · India Today, Hindustan Times
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20, 2026, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. The meeting was first announced by US envoy Sergio Gor, prompting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to accuse the government of allowing Washington to dictate India's foreign policy. Rubio's visit, his second to India in six months, includes stops in Mumbai and Jamnagar, Gujarat, where Reliance Industries operates a major refinery. The MEA confirmed the visit aims to deepen energy cooperation between the two countries.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights tensions over perceived US influence on India's foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding energy engagements. It also underscores the strategic importance of US-India cooperation in the energy sector amid global market shifts.
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