Speaking to reporters, he said US production and exports are currently at record levels and that Washington is looking to deepen its presence in India’s energy mix through ongoing discussions.
He also pointed to potential opportunities in Venezuelan oil as part of broader efforts to expand US energy outreach. Rubio said he understood that Venezuela’s interim president is also expected to visit India next week.
He said, “There is a lot to work on with India. They are a great ally, a great partner. We do a lot of good work with them. So, this is an important trip.”
#WATCH | Joint Base Andrews, Maryland | On the energy supply issue in India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, “We want to sell them as much energy as they will buy. We are at historic levels of US production and US exports. We want to be able to do more. We were already in… pic.twitter.com/OEeP2ty8xd
— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2026
Rubio will undertake a four-day visit to India beginning May 23 to further cooperation in the fields of trade, defence and energy.
Rubio will travel from Sweden to India, where he will attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting on May 22.
On broader foreign policy, Rubio said there has been some progress in discussions with Iran, while also expressing concern over NATO unity and burden-sharing.
He questioned alliance cohesion, particularly if member states restrict access to US bases, underscoring ongoing tensions within the bloc.
He said, “If NATO countries like Spain are denying us the use of these bases, why are we in NATO? We need to discuss that.”
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(Edited by : Ajay Vaishnav)
