US Secretary of State Rubio meets EAM Jaishankar, calls India “critical” partner

September 23, 2025 9:09 AM

US Secretary of State Rubio meets EAM Jaishankar, calls India “critical” partner

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India as “critical” to his country and welcomed its ongoing engagement in trade, according to the State Department. After meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday, Rubio reiterated that “India is a relationship of critical importance to the United States” and expressed appreciation for the Indian government’s continued engagement on issues including trade, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and other ar...

EAM Jaishankar to meet U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in New York today

September 22, 2025 10:19 AM

EAM Jaishankar to meet U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in New York today

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, is scheduled to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday for bilateral discussions, according to the US State Department. This marks the first meeting between the two since the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil. Rubio and Jaishankar last met in Washington in July, and earlier in January this year. On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)...