EAM discusses trade with Rubio and sailors with Lavrov

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of ASEAN in Manila.

Jaishankar and Rubio discussed trade, tariffs, critical minerals partnership, and finalizing the interim trade deal which is 'almost complete'.

They also discussed finalizing key defense agreements to fulfill commitments between President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi.

In a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Jaishankar reiterated India's strong concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers.

Jaishankar also discussed trade, energy, and science with Lavrov.