By Mukesh 
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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