'Discussed trade, tariffs & critical minerals': Jaishankar meets Rubio in Manila
Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Manila on the sidelines of Asean foreign ministers' meetings and the Quad foreign ministers' meeting.
Discussions focused on trade, tariffs, energy, defence, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Jaishankar and Rubio exchanged views on the West Asia crisis and its impact on global energy supplies and market stability.
Marco Rubio reaffirmed the Quad's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, emphasizing support for ASEAN centrality.
The Quad will meet again later this year, with expected focus on regional security, maritime cooperation, emerging technologies, and Indo-Pacific developments.
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