US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata, marking his first visit to India. He later commented on Delhi's intense heatwave, noting the dry conditions. Rubio's itinerary includes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussions on trade, technology, and defense with Quad nations.

Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week's Quad meeting of foreign ministers.

Rubio is travelling to India for the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026. | India News

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his India visit in Kolkata, ahead of Quad and energy talks with PM Modi and ministers in New Delhi.