US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, May 23, 2023, after a brief visit to Kolkata, as part of his first official trip to India. His agenda includes a significant meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 2 pm, where discussions will center around trade, defence, technology, and broader strategic cooperation. Rubio's visit comes at a time of heightened focus on US-India relations and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Following his meeting with Modi, Rubio will engage in bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at Hyderabad House on Sunday, May 24. Later that evening, he is set to attend a US Independence Day celebration hosted by the embassy. Rubio's itinerary is packed, featuring visits to Agra and Jaipur on Monday, May 25, before returning to Delhi for key Quad-related engagements on Tuesday, May 26. He expressed the significance of the trip, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the US and India. The visit aims to advance discussions on various fronts, including trade and defence cooperation, while strengthening the Quad partnership.