Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on sidelines of G20: 'Took stock of our bilateral cooperation’
During his recent India visit, Rubio said the US' relationship with Pakistan or any other country would “never come at the expense” of its ties with India.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Atlanta. The meeting served as an opportunity to review the bilateral cooperation between India and the US. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Rubio's hospitality in Atlanta. The visit came after Rubio concluded his India trip from October 20-21, during which he highlighted the advancement of India-US economic and strategic priorities in the region.
Jaishankar emphasized the importance of diplomacy in resolving global challenges, stating that military solutions are not effective. He also highlighted the unfair burden faced by the Global South due to attacks on civilian shipping and seafarers, which jeopardize the availability of fuel, food, and agricultural nutrients. Jaishankar called for the development of resilient alternative connectivity networks as international markets de-risk and diversify.
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