US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls on PM Modi; West Asia among issues discussed
On 23 May 2026 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him on progress in India–US cooperation.
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 May 2026. Rubio briefed the Prime Minister on sustained progress in bilateral cooperation in defence, strategic technologies, trade and investment, energy security, connectivity, education and people-to-people ties, and shared the US perspective on regional and global issues, including the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India's support for peace efforts and peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, and asked Rubio to convey his greetings to President Trump.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 May 2026
- Visitor
- Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State
- Sectors reviewed
- Defence, strategic technologies, trade and investment, energy security, connectivity, education, people-to-people ties
- Regional issue
- Situation in West Asia
- India's position
- Peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which US Cabinet official called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 May 2026 as Secretary of State?
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Correct answer: D — Marco Rubio
PIB: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 May 2026.
Consider the following statements about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's call on PM Modi (23 May 2026): 1. Rubio shared the US perspective on regional and global issues, including the situation in West Asia. 2. PM Modi asked Rubio to convey his warm greetings to President Trump. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are in the PIB release: Rubio shared the US view including on West Asia, and the PM asked him to convey greetings to President Trump.