US secretary of state Marco Rubio visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Monday morning as part of his ongoing four-day diplomatic tour of India.
He was accompanied by his wife Jeanette Rubio, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, and guide Nitin Singh. The group posed for photographs in front of the Taj Mahal during the visit, which is part of Rubio’s official itinerary.
After the Agra visit, he is scheduled to continue his trip to Jaipur later in the day.
Marco Rubio's India trip
{{/usCountry}}After the Agra visit, he is scheduled to continue his trip to Jaipur later in the day.
Marco Rubio's India trip
{{/usCountry}}Marco Rubio met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his four-day visit to India. Energy security emerging is a key focus amid the US war-triggered global energy crisis.
The two leaders discussed regional and global security as well as strengthening economic ties. Rubio also invited Modi to the White House during their meeting.
Energy dominated the discussions, with the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil and gas flows, disrupted by the ongoing Iran conflict. The US said it would not allow Iran to “hold the global energy market hostage” and said that American energy exports could help diversify India’s supplies.
India, which imports over 80% of its energy needs, has been hit hard by disruptions, with nearly half of its crude imports traditionally passing through the strait.
Rubio on US-Iran peace deal
Rubio said there is a “pretty solid thing on the table” for a time-limited negotiation on Iran’s nuclear programme. He added that the US is aiming for a structured diplomatic window to reach an agreement, rather than an open-ended process.
He warned that Washington would not accept a weak outcome, saying, “The president is not going to make a bad deal – he’s just not.” He also said the administration remains firm as discussions continue.
Rubio described the proposal as still a “work in progress,” but said it could help reopen key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz while addressing nuclear concerns through limited negotiations. He called the approach “reasonable” and “the right thing for the world to get done.”
At the same time, he indicated that major sticking points remain unresolved. This includes Iran’s refusal to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile and continued insistence that its nuclear programme is peaceful. He also said that the Strait of Hormuz blockade remains in place until a final agreement is reached.