Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which the two leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral and strategic issues, including trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy.
Sharing details of the interaction on social media platform X, Jaishankar described the conversation as positive. “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,” he posted.
The exchange comes at a time when New Delhi and Washington are witnessing heightened engagement on trade-related matters, even as differences persist over tariff issues, including those imposed by US President Donald Trump in connection with India’s purchase of Russian oil.
Meanwhile, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also confirmed the conversation in a post on X, stating that both sides discussed next steps in bilateral trade negotiations and cooperation in critical minerals. He further hinted at the possibility of a meeting between the leadership of the two countries next month.
“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,” Gor said.
The talks underscore ongoing efforts by both countries to strengthen strategic and economic ties amid evolving global and regional challenges.