U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Honors 26/11 Victims in Mumbai, Reinforces Anti-Terrorism Commitment

Mumbai, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio visited the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai on October 20, 2026, to honor the victims of the 26/11 terrorist attacks. During the visit, he laid a wreath at the memorial dedicated to the 166 lives lost, including six American citizens, in the tragic events of November 26, 2008.

In a post on social media platform X, Rubio expressed his condolences, stating, “At the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, I paid tribute to the victims of the horrific attacks on November 26, 2008, including six American citizens. We remember those we lost, honor the bravery of those who showed courage during that time, and reaffirm our strong partnership with India and our shared commitment to fight terrorism.”

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with staff members from the U.S. Congress in Mumbai. The discussions highlighted the growing collaboration between India and the U.S. in technology and defense sectors.

The MEA’s post on X noted, “Today, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with U.S. Congressional staff members in Mumbai. He emphasized the importance of the India-U.S. partnership, the role of the U.S. Congress in advancing bilateral relations, and the strengthening of people-to-people ties, alongside increasing cooperation in technology and defense between the two democracies.”

Earlier in the day, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a meeting with the U.S. delegation, appreciating their positive outlook toward enhancing India-U.S. relations. The discussions covered various aspects, including trade, energy, security, and technology.

The congressional delegation included Jason Smith, David Schweikert, Elise Stefanik, Andy Ogles, and Laura Friedman. Foreign Secretary Misri and other officials were also present during the meeting.

Jaishankar later shared on X, “I was pleased to meet with the U.S. Congressional delegation in Mumbai, which included Jason Smith, David Schweikert, Elise Stefanik, Andy Ogles, and Laura Friedman. I appreciate their positive thinking and interest in advancing India-U.S. relations. We specifically discussed aspects related to trade, energy, security, and technology in our bilateral relationship, as well as deepening our collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region and improving the ease of doing business in India.”