India, May 23 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday, May 23, 2026, commencing a crucial four-day diplomatic tour of India. He was received by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

First Tour as US Secretary of State

The trip marks his first official trip to the country since taking office. His landing in Kolkata breaks a 14-year hiatus since an American secretary of state last visited the city.

Honored to welcome my friend @SecRubio to India! We have an ambitious agenda ahead, including the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting, focused on advancing @POTUS' vision for an even stronger U.S.-India partnership. Looking forward to great conversations and making ...