Rubio departs on Central Asia and India trip
America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, flew out of Washington on his 31st overseas journey, bound for Uzbekistan and India to strengthen economic and security links. Some observers question whether he is staying clear of the most urgent issues.
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What happened
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, America's top diplomat, left Washington on his 31st trip abroad, heading to Uzbekistan and India. The tour is meant to promote U.S. economic and security ties with Central and South Asia.
Why it matters
The trip has raised questions about whether Rubio is keeping the most pressing matters at a distance.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 12:05 AM ET: Rubio left Washington on his 31st trip abroad as secretary of state, bound for Uzbekistan and India.
- Oct 19, 7:24 PM ET: Reports said Rubio and the Trump administration were guaranteed a warm welcome in Central Asia, allowing him to avoid the most pressing international crises.
Coverage
- A Warm Welcome for US Secretary of State in Central Asia (The Diplomat)
- Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance (PBS)
- Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he\'s keeping the most pressing matters at a distance (lancasteronline.com)
- Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance (wsls.com)
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