Jaishankar meets Trump's secretary of state Macro Rubio, other Quad leaders in Washington

Indian External affairs minister S Jaishankar met the new US Secretary of state, Marco Rubio in Washington DC in a high-profile meeting of Quad foreign ministers. This was Rubio’s first bilateral engagement in his new role. (Photo: X/S Jaishankar)

Both EAM S Jaishankar and Secretary Marco Rubio reaffirmed the strong ties between India and the United States, setting the stage for deeper collaboration. (Photo: X/S Jaishankar)

The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including regional challenges and opportunities for advancing the US-India partnership. Secretary Rubio highlighted the Trump Administration’s focus on addressing irregular migration and strengthening economic ties with India. (Photo: PTI)

Jaishankar and Rubio explored areas of mutual interest such as defence, energy, and critical technologies. Both leaders underscored the importance of innovation and security frameworks in fostering long-term cooperation. (Photo: X/S Jaishankar)

Jaishankar also took to X (formerly Twitter) to express optimism about the meeting, calling Rubio a strong advocate for the US-India relationship. He emphasised the comprehensive partnership and shared aspirations for regional and global stability. (Photo: X/S Jaishankar)

The US-India relationship has grown significantly in recent years, driven by shared strategic goals in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo: AP)

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the Quad countries which also includes Australia and Japan reaffirmed their dedication to upholding sovereignty, territorial integrity, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo: X/S Jaishankar)