Jaishankar and Rubio Discuss Trade, Defence, and Energy Cooperation in Phone Call

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation focusing on bilateral cooperation in trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy, defence, and energy. Both leaders described the discussion as positive and agreed to maintain ongoing contact. The talks follow renewed engagement after a period of strained relations due to unresolved trade negotiations and tariffs imposed during the previous US administration. US Ambassador Sergio Gor highlighted plans for continued dialogue and a possible meeting next month, with India invited to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative on critical supply chains.