New Delhi, Oct. 21: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Taj Mahal Palace Hotel security chief Sunil Kudyadi in Mumbai on Tuesday and heard his account of the 26/11 terror attacks. Kudyadi was present at the hotel during the 2008 siege and shared details about the incident.
The meeting followed Rubio’s visit to the hotel’s 26/11 memorial, where he laid a wreath to honour the victims. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar introduced the security official to Rubio.
Marco Rubio Pays Tribute to 26/11 Victims at Taj Hotel
Rubio paid tribute to those killed in the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed 166 lives, including six American citizens.
In a post on X, Rubio said the United States remembered the victims, honoured the courage of those who responded and reaffirmed its partnership with India in combating terrorism.
The visit highlighted the shared commitment of India and the United States to countering terrorism and strengthening security cooperation.
Rubio and Jaishankar Discuss Energy and Defence Ties
During his meeting with Jaishankar, Rubio also called for stronger energy trade between the two countries and greater purchases of American technology and systems.
According to the US State Department, Rubio said increased energy trade could help India diversify its supply chains while meeting its substantial consumer demand. He also welcomed progress in bilateral defence and civil nuclear cooperation.
The two sides discussed regional and global developments, including the situation in the Middle East.
Jaishankar said their discussions covered trade, energy, technology, defence and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional developments.
Rubio’s visit combined a tribute to the victims of the Mumbai attacks with discussions aimed at advancing cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.
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