Why Marco Rubio’s Visit To Kolkata American Consulate, One Of The Oldest US Missions In World, Will Be Special

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• Why Marco Rubio’s Visit To Kolkata American Consulate, One Of The Oldest US Missions In World, Will Be Special Published By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 15:31 IST The visit is significant because the US Consulate General in Kolkata is the oldest American diplomatic mission in India and one of the oldest operating US consulates in the world Rapid Read US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Image: Reuters/File) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is officially visiting Kolkata as part of his inaugural four-day tour of India from May 23 to 26. The US Department of State confirmed that Rubio’s itinerary will take him to Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi.
• The visit carries immense historical significance because the US Consulate in Kolkata is the oldest American diplomatic mission in India and one of the oldest operating U.S.
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• Rubio’s India Tour Rubio will meet senior Indian...