On May 23, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking an important step in U.S.-India relations. This visit is Rubio's first to India and is part of a four-day trip that began with a visit to the Mother House in Kolkata, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Saint Teresa. Accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Rubio engaged in discussions focusing on enhancing cooperation in security, trade, and critical technologies. Ambassador Gor emphasized the significance of India as a vital partner for the United States, stating that their talks were productive and aimed at strengthening ties that benefit both nations and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region. During the visit, Rubio is also scheduled to meet with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting. Following the meeting, PM Modi expressed his satisfaction with the discussions, highlighting the commitment to sustained progress in the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and addressing regional and global peace and security issues.