Kolkata, May 14 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to visit Kolkata during his India tour later this month, according to reports emerging from American media and diplomatic circles.

Though his itinerary is expected to remain largely Delhi-centric, sources indicate that a brief stop in Kolkata is also under consideration.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor wrote on X: "Looking forward to welcoming my good friend Secretary Rubio to India! The United States deeply values our growing partnership with India, and we are excited to build even stronger ties that will benefit both our nations and the world."Officials attached to the US diplomatic establishment in Kolkata have hinted at the possibility of Rubio's visit, although no forma...