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2026-05-25 08:56:55
[Indian Foreign Minister calls the US an “important and reliable” energy partner; Rubio emphasizes that the US-India relationship is “most important”] (1) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, after meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, said that India considers the US an “important and reliable” energy partner. Rubio, in turn, called the US-India relationship “one of the most important relationships in the world” and refuted claims that bilateral relations would cool during Trump’s second term, emphasizing that the partnership remains a priority. (2) Rubio’s four-day visit to India is now in its second day, with topics covering energy and regional security. US officials have previously emphasized their willingness to provide India with all the energy it needs. After meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi, Rubio reiterated that the US is willing to help India diversify its energy supply. (3) Jaishankar revealed that the issue of US sanctions on Russian oil—a long-standing issue that has plagued bilateral relations—was also raised during the talks.
