Rubio says Trump India visit slated for early 2027

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that preparations are underway for a potential visit by President Donald Trump to India early next year. The announcement, made during an interview in Washington, D.C., offers the clearest signal yet of plans for a presidential trip following an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rubio stated that the administration is actively working toward the visit, which he described as a positive step for the bilateral relationship. He emphasized the close personal rapport between the two leaders, calling it a key diplomatic asset. U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also indicated the President's interest, recounting that Trump recently asked him about plans to travel to India.

The discussion of a future visit follows a meeting between Modi and Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France earlier this month. Trump praised Modi after that meeting, calling him a "tough negotiator" and describing their conversation as "very good." The G7 interaction was their first bilateral meeting since February 2025, when Modi visited Washington shortly after Trump's return to the White House.

Alongside the diplomatic planning,...