US Secretary of State Marco Rubio disembarks his plane at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on May 23, 2026.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday (May 23, 2026) for his four-day diplomatic tour to India, with the city marking the opening leg of a visit that carries considerable political and historical resonance.
Mr. Rubio’s India itinerary, scheduled from May 23 to 26 and also encompassing Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi, is being viewed as diplomatically significant for his scheduled energy talks with India and the meeting with Ministers from the Quad nations.
The visit will be closely watched as it comes against the backdrop of the U.S.’s continued engagement in hostilities in the Persian Gulf region, which have had consequences for India’s energy security. Responding to a question about India being affected by high energy prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Mr. Rubio described India as a “great partner” and said he was looking forward to meeting with Ministers from the Quad nations.
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May 23, 2026 09:18
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomes Marco Rubio in Kolkata
In a post on X, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, “Secretary Marco Rubio has landed in Kolkata. This is his first trip to India. Later today, we will call on Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi. Trade, Technology, Defence, QUAD, and many other items to discuss and advance over the next few days!”.
May 23, 2026 09:15
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata, visits Saint Teresa’s Mother House
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Mother House, the headquarters of Saint Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity, in Kolkata on Saturday (May 23, 2026).
Mr. Rubio arrived in Kolkata this morning, marking the opening leg of his maiden four-day visit to India, and was welcomed by U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor at the city airport.
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Published - May 23, 2026 09:10 am IST
