India, US discuss defence, energy cooperation amid West Asia conflict
India and the US are enhancing their cooperation in defense and energy amidst ongoing conflicts in West Asia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed various strategic partnerships, including energy supply disruptions caused by the conflict. Both sides emphasized the importance of dialogue, international law, and maintaining strong bilateral relations despite recent tensions.
- ▪Jaishankar and Rubio met for bilateral talks to discuss cooperation in defense, energy, and technology.
- ▪India raised concerns about energy supply disruptions due to the West Asia conflict, particularly affecting crude supplies.
- ▪Rubio described India as a crucial strategic partner and emphasized the strength of their bilateral relationship.
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India, US discuss defence, energy cooperation amid West Asia conflictJaishankar and Rubio met for bilateral talks at Hyderabad House a day after the US secretary of state arrived in India for a four-day visitPublished on: May 24, 2026 7:27 PM ISTBy Rezaul H Laskar, New DelhiShare viaCopy link India and the US on Sunday took further steps to set aside the rancour and strains that characterised bilateral relations over the past year, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his counterpart Marco Rubio discussing ways to take forward cooperation in defence, energy, technology, critical minerals and the situation in West Asia.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar shake hands after their talks in New Delhi.
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