India has made substantial progress in diversifying oil imports, Rubio says

Marco Rubio highlighted India's advancements in energy diversification, particularly reducing dependence on Russian oil. During his Mumbai visit, he indicated the US's potential to support India’s energy needs. Rubio also plans to visit Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery for discussions on Venezuela's oil sector involvement. Additionally, he met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss energy security and defense cooperation.