India, U.S. discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict

Successive U.S. administrations have sought to draw historically non-aligned India closer as a counterweight to rising Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific.

TL;DR

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Discussions included the Middle East, trade, visas, maritime security, and energy supplies.
Rubio reported progress on resolving the Iran conflict and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Both sides emphasized India's strategic importance to the U.S.
Discussions also covered efforts to conclude a bilateral trade deal and visa challenges for Indian workers.
India supports safe maritime passage and has become a reliable energy source from the U.S.
Rubio extended an invitation for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House.

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In New Delhi, I met with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to underscore the importance of the U.S.-India relationship. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and U.S.-India partnership in energy, securing critical supply chains, and collaboration on emerging technologies. I was pleased to invite Prime Minister Modi to the White House on behalf of the President.

Secretary Marco Rubio

Huge thanks to @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor and our American diplomats for their efforts. Because of their great work, India has committed to purchasing $500 billion in U.S. goods over the next five years focusing on energy, technology, and agriculture. They're doing terrific work on behalf of President Trump and the American people!

Secretary Marco Rubio

Met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 and thanked him for the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing peace in the Middle East. We agreed upon the importance of working together to further strengthen a meaningful partnership for better security and more prosperity for our two nations.

Secretary Marco Rubio

Met with UAE’s President @MohamedBinZayed in Abu Dhabi, where we discussed President Trump’s MOU with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and regional stability. I thanked the UAE leadership for their unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran’s attacks, and reaffirmed our commitment to Emirati security and to our strong bilateral partnership.

Secretary Marco Rubio

Always good to see my friend, Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar on the sidelines of ASEAN.

We discussed regional security issues, the Quad, trade, and defense agreements. Our relationship with India is vitally important. https://t.co/Ji7umqLO7K

Secretary Marco Rubio

Productive meeting with President @ABDELAESPRIELLA in Barranquilla, where we discussed security cooperation, trade, and ending illegal immigration in our region.

I also signed MOUs on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation with Colombian Foreign Minister Bula.

It's a new era for one of our most historic partnerships.

Secretary Marco Rubio

Great to meet with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar in New York today.

Together, we are building on the U.S.-India strategic partnership and coordinating on key regional priorities and upcoming multilateral efforts. https://t.co/i4QCAREDbY

Secretary Marco Rubio reposted

Ambassador Sergio Gor

.@SecRubio held bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan to advance U.S. engagement in the region. The United States is paying attention to Central Asia, and we look forward to cooperating on trade, investment, energy, and regional security.

@FM_Saidov @MBTileuberdi @MFA_Kyrgyzstan @MOFA_Tajikistan

Secretary Marco Rubio

In Mumbai, Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar and I discussed energy security and defense cooperation while reaffirming the importance of advancing the U.S.-India strategic partnership. https://t.co/NcBneQKQZL

Secretary Marco Rubio

It was great to meet with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar and UAE Foreign Minister @ABZayed to discuss regional energy security and advance our shared economic priorities. https://t.co/8GNOibFzR7

Secretary Marco Rubio

It was a pleasure meeting with our @USAndMumbai team to recognize their dedication to strengthening U.S.-India ties, supporting American citizens, and advancing shared economic and strategic priorities. https://t.co/OIKdPdcsvQ

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Department of State

.@SecRubio’s second trip to India this year focused around two major hubs of finance, energy, and culture: Mumbai and Jamnagar.

The U.S.-India relationship is central to U.S. security and prosperity. This visit underscores our commitment to commercial investment, energy cooperation, and the strategic partnership between our two democracies.