In a significant diplomatic development, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held his first bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after Rubio's assumption of office. The meeting, which took place in Washington, was a key moment in US-India relations, with both leaders discussing a wide range of regional and global issues. Jaishankar took to X (formerly Twitter) to share details of the meeting, expressing his delight at the opportunity to engage with Rubio, who has been a strong advocate of the extensive bilateral partnership between India and the US.

Jaishankar’s post highlighted the strategic cooperation between the two nations, noting that the discussions covered not only the Indo-Pacific region but also broader global challenges. The US-India partnership continues to be one of the cornerstones of both nations' foreign policies, and this meeting was seen as a reaffirmation of their shared goals for a stable, open, and prosperous world. The Indo-Pacific was a primary topic of conversation, with both ministers agreeing on the need to ensure its free and open nature, a priority for both India and the US.

Earlier, Jaishankar also took part in a Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington DC, alongside the US Secretary of State, Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japan's Takeshi Iwaya. The Quad grouping continues to be a pivotal element in ensuring peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Jaishankar’s post on X reflected on the productive nature of the meeting, highlighting that it took place within hours of the Trump Administration’s inauguration—demonstrating the importance the Quad has in the foreign policies of its member states.

The ministers focused their discussions on ensuring that the Indo-Pacific remains free, open, stable, and prosperous, a priority that continues to drive Quad discussions and cooperation. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of thinking bigger and deepening the agenda to increase collaboration among the Quad nations. The discussions were marked by an agreement to intensify efforts in addressing the challenges posed by an uncertain and volatile global landscape, with a clear message that the Quad will continue to be a force for global good.

Jaishankar also met with the US National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, to further strengthen the US-India relationship. The two leaders discussed enhancing global stability and prosperity through strengthened strategic ties between the two countries. Jaishankar noted the importance of an active and outcome-oriented agenda, underlining the mutual benefit that stronger cooperation would bring to both nations.

The meetings underscored the growing significance of the US-India strategic partnership, as both countries work together to shape a stable and prosperous future, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. This collaboration is critical in countering global challenges and advancing shared goals.

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