US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently on a three-day official visit to India, has indicated that Washington and New Delhi are nearing the finalization of a bilateral trade pact. Speaking to media in Mumbai, Rubio characterized the negotiations as being in the final stages, with only a few minor issues remaining to be resolved before a formal signing can occur. Beyond trade discussions, the Secretary of State plans to travel to Jamnagar to meet with Reliance Industries chairperson Mukesh Ambani. The agenda for this meeting includes discussions regarding the potential for Reliance to increase its refining of heavy crude oil from Venezuela. Rubio highlighted India's significant role as a global refining hub and emphasized the strategic and commercial importance of the ongoing partnership between the two nations.
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