Jaishankar Meets US Senator Rubio, Reviews Bilateral Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Senator Marco Rubio in Washington DC, with both sides reviewing the scope of bilateral cooperation and discussing key global developments.
Key Takeaways
- EAM Jaishankar held talks with US Senator Marco Rubio, focusing on bilateral cooperation.
- He also met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, discussing Indo-Pacific, West Asia, and Ukraine.
- Jaishankar is on a US visit until September 30 and will address the UN General Assembly.
In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar stated:
“Good to meet US Senator @marcorubio today in Washington DC. Reviewed our bilateral cooperation and discussed global developments.”
Meeting with US Secretary of State
Earlier on Wednesday, Jaishankar held discussions with his American counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Their wide-ranging talks covered critical issues, including:
- The strategic Indo-Pacific region
- Developments in West Asia
- The ongoing conflict in Ukraine
US Visit and UNGA Address
Jaishankar is on an official visit to the United States from September 24 to 30. A key highlight of his trip will be addressing the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 26.
