# US diplomatic tour of Uzbekistan and India > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-diplomatic-tour-of-uzbekistan-and-india > Updated: 2026-10-21T04:08:27.000Z. Sources: 156. Developments: 9. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded a diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan, marked by the signing of 54 bilateral agreements totaling $12 billion during the second Uzbek-American Business and Investment Forum in Samarkand. These agreements, involving a delegation of over 200 American executives, cover sectors such as transport, energy, critical minerals, digital technology, agriculture, and health. Notable corporate engagements include Wabtec localizing railway equipment production, alongside agreements with Amazon Leo, GE HealthCare, and Valmont Industries. During the C5+1 ministerial meeting in Samarkand, Rubio met with foreign ministers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to strengthen economic and security ties. Discussions focused on developing integrated supply chains for critical minerals, enhancing transport infrastructure along the Trans-Caspian trade route, and expanding energy cooperation. The C5+1 group issued a joint statement supporting investment in the Middle Corridor to enhance connectivity between Asia and Europe while bypassing Russia and Iran. Rubio emphasized that the US aims to provide technological training for thousands of young professionals in the region to support these growing industries. This diplomatic push follows a previous White House summit that secured $25 billion in commercial arrangements, as the US strategy seeks to foster independent, high-value industrial growth within Central Asia to reduce reliance on potentially unreliable foreign partners. Uzbekistan officially joined the NASA Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration, and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded Rubio the Order of Distinguished Services. To further support these economic goals, a US-Uzbek business council will be established to improve the investment environment by focusing on transparency and reducing administrative procedures. Transitioning to India, Rubio conducted a tour of the Reliance Industries refinery complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat. ## Claims - The US announced more than $25 billion in deals and commitments across aviation, farm equipment, railways, and mining. (disputed by 5 sources) - The total value of the signed agreements is 12 billion USD. (disputed by 4 sources) - Marco Rubio visited the Reliance Industries refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat. (corroborated by 25 sources) - The United States and India are very close to finalizing a bilateral trade agreement. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The Jamnagar refinery has a crude-processing capacity of approximately 1.4 million barrels per day. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The US seeks to develop integrated supply chains for critical minerals in Central Asia. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Rubio advocated for India to process more crude oil from Venezuela. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai. (corroborated by 9 sources) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar to discuss energy, trade, investment, and defense. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Reliance refinery in Jamnagar US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery to discuss energy security, urging India to process more Venezuelan crude and expand cooperation in defense and technology. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-visits-india-to-discuss-energy-and-defence ### 2026-10-21: Uzbekistan announces $12 billion in potential deals following Rubio visit Uzbekistan announced $12 billion in potential investment deals and joined the Artemis Accords following a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid concurrent Russian military exercises in the country. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uzbekistan-announces-12-billion-in-potential-deals-following-rubio-visit ### 2026-10-19: Marco Rubio visits India and Central Asia to advance trade and energy ties US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is advancing trade and energy deals through high-level visits to India and Central Asia, including a C5+1 summit in Uzbekistan and bilateral talks in Mumbai. 68 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marco-rubio-visits-uzbekistan-to-strengthen-central-asian-ties ### 2026-10-18: Uzbekistan and U.S. sign $12 billion in bilateral agreements Uzbekistan and the U.S. signed 54 agreements worth 12 billion USD in Samarkand and announced Uzbekistan's accession to the NASA Artemis Accords during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uzbekistan-and-us-sign-12-billion-cooperation-agreements ### 2026-10-17: US lawmakers urge Marco Rubio to raise human rights concerns with India US lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss freedom of assembly and expression with Indian officials, citing student protests and concerns over electoral roll revisions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-lawmakers-urge-marco-rubio-to-raise-human-rights-concerns-with-india ### 2026-10-17: Marco Rubio visits India to discuss trade, energy, and defense US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India to discuss trade, energy, and defense. His itinerary includes meetings in Mumbai and a refinery visit in Jamnagar, bypassing New Delhi. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marco-rubio-to-visit-india-for-energy-talks-amid-political-debate ### 2026-10-16: Marco Rubio visits Uzbekistan for C5+1 talks amid Uyghur rights concerns US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Uzbekistan for C5+1 talks with Central Asian leaders. The World Uyghur Congress has urged him to address Chinese transnational repression and prevent Uyghur deporti 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-asian-leaders-urge-cooperation-on-biodiversity-protection ### 2026-10-15: Marco Rubio to visit Central Asia and India for strategic talks US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a strategic tour of Central Asia and India to bolster ties in energy, trade, and security, amid efforts to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the region. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marco-rubio-to-visit-uzbekistan-and-india-for-business-and-strategic-talks ### 2026-10-12: Marco Rubio to visit India and Uzbekistan to strengthen strategic and energy ties US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Uzbekistan and India from October 17-22 to bolster strategic ties and energy cooperation, including a visit to the major Jamnagar refinery. 42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnias-konakovi-alerts-us-officials-to-unconstitutional-rs-lobbying --- Cite as: US diplomatic tour of Uzbekistan and India. 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