'Tryst with Rubio?' Cong flags govt's silence over US envoy's 'expect' remark
The Indian National Congress party is questioning the government's silence regarding US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming visit to Mumbai. The controversy stems from the US Ambassador's public expectations of a meeting between Rubio and India's External Affairs Minister.
Why it matters
The incident highlights diplomatic tensions and domestic political scrutiny over how the Indian government manages high-level international engagements.
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday questioned the Centre's “silence” on US secretary of state Marco Rubio's upcoming India visit, especially over US ambassador Sergio Gor's statement that US officials “expect” external affairs minister S Jaishankar to meet Rubio in Mumbai."It is not surprising that the US Ambassador to India has just given more details on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's forthcoming visit to Mumbai. It is also not wholly surprising to hear him say that Mr.
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