India, US signal thaw as EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio meet
India and the US are working to improve their bilateral relations, as demonstrated by the recent meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including defense, energy, and technology, while addressing the impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Both leaders emphasized the importance of dialogue, international law, and maintaining strong partnerships to navigate current challenges.
- ▪Jaishankar and Rubio met to discuss ways to deepen cooperation in defense, energy, and technology.
- ▪India raised concerns about energy supply disruptions due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
- ▪Rubio described India as a key strategic partner and expressed confidence in strengthening bilateral relations.
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India, US signal thaw as EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio meetThe two leaders held talks at Hyderabad House, a day after Rubio arrived in India for a four-day visit.Updated on: May 25, 2026 7:32 AM ISTBy Rezaul H LaskarShare viaCopy link India and the US on Sunday moved to set aside the rancour and strain that characterised bilateral relations over the past year, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and US secretary of state Marco Rubio discussing ways to deepen cooperation in defence, energy, technology, critical minerals, while also addressing the fallout from the conflict in West Asia.India strongly raised disruptions to energy supplies caused by the US-Israel war with Iran.
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