Jaishankar To Meet Rubio in Mumbai
Jaishankar-Rubio talks to focus on energy, trade, defence and emerging technologies.
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will hold talks with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr Marco Rubio, in Mumbai on October 20. The discussions are expected to cover key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade and investment, defence, and critical and emerging technologies. The two sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments. Besides, EAM will attend the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the US as a Guest of Honour.
Dr Jaishankar will also hold meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Mumbai on October 19.
“On October 19-20, the EAM will host in Mumbai the deputy prime minister and the foreign minister of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for an official visit. On October 20, the EAM will hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and attend the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States as a Guest of Honour," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.
Mr Jaiswal added that the meeting between Dr Jaishankar and Mr Rubio will allow both sides to discuss ways to bolster the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. “Discussions are expected to cover key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade and investment, defence, critical and emerging technologies, and other areas of mutual interest. The visit will provide an opportunity to sustain the high-level engagement between the two countries and advance our shared priorities,” Mr Jaiswal added.
Mr Rubio will also travel to Jamnagar during his visit to India next week.
Mr Jaiswal further said that the visit of Sheikh Abdullah will be an opportunity to review all facets of bilateral cooperation under the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two delegations will assess and take forward initiatives in the areas of energy, trade and investments, fintech, defence and connectivity. “There will naturally be a detailed exchange of views on the situation in West Asia as also on global and multilateral issues,” Mr Jaiswal added.