Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar signed agreements to enhance defense cooperation, including a comprehensive Underwater Domain Awareness roadmap and expanded Quad initiatives. However, U.S. export control unpredictability, including ad-hoc licensing practices, complicates India's ability to implement these agreements, despite multi-billion-dollar joint projects under initiatives like iCET and INDUS-X.

India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discussed 'unjustified' attacks on vessels with Indian crew members off Oman's coast, including an incident that killed three sailors, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The US embassy's chief of mission in India was summoned twice in two days to address the issue, as New Delhi expresses concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in the Gulf of Oman.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to strengthen energy cooperation, as Venezuela became India's third-largest crude oil supplier. The discussions included expanding investments in mining, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles, amid India's efforts to diversify energy sources due to global supply disruptions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India to strengthen bilateral ties amid trade tensions and international cooperation challenges. Discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar focused on trade, energy, defense, and maritime security.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump's immigration policies amid Indian concerns over visa curbs, emphasizing a global 'America First' approach. India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar countered that legal migration is crucial for bilateral business and tech cooperation. Rubio acknowledged India's economic contributions but stressed reforms are necessary to address illegal immigration and modernize the system.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump's 'America First' immigration reforms during a meeting with Indian officials, asserting the policy is globally applied and not targeted at India. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar expressed concerns about potential impacts on legal migration and business-technology cooperation.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India aims to address strained trade relations and strengthen strategic ties, including discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Quad alliance members. Despite recent tariffs on Indian exports, both nations seek a broader trade deal and cooperation on defense and maritime security.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India for Quad talks with India, Australia, and Japan, aiming to reset strained U.S.-India relations after tensions over President Donald Trump's tariffs. The visit includes a multi-city tour and discussions on trade, technology, and Quad strategic priorities.

India faces a challenge in bridging the rift over the Iran war within the BRICS nations. The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting was opened on May 14 by India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The meeting aims to address the issue.