Rubio to visit Mumbai, Jamnagar on India trip, skipping New Delhi
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India this week, focusing on Mumbai and Jamnagar rather than New Delhi, as trade talks between the two countries remain unresolved.
What happened
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is making his second visit to India this year, with stops planned in Mumbai and Jamnagar rather than the capital New Delhi.12
Jamnagar is home to billionaire Mukesh Ambani's refining complex, described as the world's largest.2
The trip comes amid months of friction between Washington and New Delhi over a long-awaited trade deal that remains unresolved.2
Rubio said US President Trump is assessing the impact of tariffs on India.3
Indian opposition leaders have complained that the arrangements for Rubio's visit are humiliating.1
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed provide direct comment from the US State Department on the choice to bypass New Delhi.
- None of the outlets reviewed detail the specific sticking points in the US-India trade deal negotiations.
Why it matters
The visit comes as Washington seeks to strengthen ties with India as a strategic partner despite months of friction over a long-awaited trade deal.2
What to watch
- Whether the US and India reach agreement on their long-pending trade deal.
- Further reaction from Indian opposition leaders or the Indian government regarding the visit's itinerary.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Middle East & Turkey
- 1Al Jazeera EnglishQAState-controlled
Why Marco Rubio’s visit to Mumbai has ruffled feathers in India
South Asia
- 2DawnPKPrivate
- 3The Economic TimesINPrivate