US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: ‘99% work done (on trade deal)… tariffs and visa curbs not targeted at India’
Mumbai: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, discussing trade, energy security, technology, defence cooperation, and regional matters. Rubio arrived in Mumbai earlier and was received by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Jaishankar expressed satisfaction with the meeting, highlighting advancements in their ties, trade, energy, technology, defence, and people-to-people connections.
Rubio reiterated the importance of the strategic partnership, focusing on energy security and defence cooperation. The meeting comes as Rubio's second visit to India, aimed at deepening diplomatic engagement and strengthening cooperation across key sectors. Rubio paid tribute to victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, laying a wreath honoring the six American citizens who lost their lives.
He also mentioned the progress of the India-US trade deal during the meeting. Rubio is scheduled to visit Jamnagar in Gujarat after concluding his engagements in Mumbai.
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