Mumbai, Oct 20 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions in Mumbai on Tuesday, focusing on energy security, defence ties and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between India and the United States.
Following the meeting, Rubio said the two leaders exchanged views on energy and defence-related issues while reiterating the importance of advancing the strategic partnership between the two countries. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also highlighted the engagement, noting that the discussions covered several areas of mutual interest, including defence, energy, emerging technologies and trade.
Rubio arrived in Mumbai for his second visit to India, with the Ministry of External Affairs welcoming him and expressing confidence that the visit would help expand cooperation across key sectors. The ministry said the engagement provided an opportunity to advance the various components of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
At the airport, Rubio was received by Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar, who oversees portfolios including culture, electronics, information technology and artificial intelligence. Ahead of the visit, Gor had expressed hope for constructive discussions and further progress in bilateral relations.
The latest engagement underscores the continued dialogue between New Delhi and Washington on shared strategic and economic priorities, with defence cooperation, energy security, trade and emerging technologies featuring among the key areas of discussion.
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