Jaishankar, Rubio Discuss Trade, Defence, Energy; India-US Trade Deal Nears Completion

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral and strategic cooperation.
• Key discussion areas included trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy, defence, and energy.
• Jaishankar shared details on X, stating they agreed to remain in touch on these issues.
• The discussion occurs as India and the US anticipate the final stages of a long-awaited trade deal.
• India currently faces US tariffs up to 50%, despite ongoing negotiations since PM Modi's Washington visit.

Why It Matters: Jaishankar and Rubio discussed key bilateral cooperation areas as India-US trade deal progresses.