NEW DELHI: External affairs minister
S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a conversation with US secretary of state
Marco Rubio, during which the two discussed a range of bilateral and strategic issues, including trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy.
Sharing details of the exchange in a post on X, Jaishankar said “Just concluded a good conversation with @SecRubio. Discussed trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy. Agreed to remain in touch on these and other issues.”
The call comes amid heightened tensions between New Delhi and Washington over trade deal, and tariffs imposed by US President Trump over Russian oil purchases.
US ambassador to India Sergio Gor in a post on X said, both sides discussed steps towards trade negotiations and critical meeting. He also hinted at a possible meeting next month between two leaders.
"A quick update: @SecRubio Just concluded a positive call with @DrSJaishankar. They discussed next steps regarding our bilateral trade negotiations, critical minerals and a possible meeting next month."
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