Jaishankar speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio; says ‘discussed trade, energy’

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October 2025.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on cooperation in areas of trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy and defence.

Mr. Jaishankar said he and Mr. Rubio agreed to remain in touch on these issues.

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.

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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 13, 2026

"Just concluded a good conversation with @SecRubio. Discussed trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy," he said in a post on X.

"Agreed to remain in touch on these and other issues," he added.

Published - January 13, 2026 10:34 pm IST

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