Rubio holds Mumbai talks with Jaishankar on India trade deal
Rubio met officials from five Central Asian nations and a Uzbekistan business gathering of nearly 300 Americans, outlining minerals, transport and technology cooperation. He then left for India, where he is set to meet S. Jaishankar in Mumbai.
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What happened
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai during a two-day visit to India. Rubio said only a few issues remain in trade negotiations and expressed hope that an announcement and signing would follow soon. The discussions also covered energy cooperation and Russian oil.
Why it matters
The two countries are working to finalize a trade deal and deepen energy cooperation. The reports also say that Washington is seeking expanded economic ties with Central Asia, a region Rubio visited just before India.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 1:34 AM ET: Six US Democratic lawmakers urged Rubio to raise concerns over alleged excessive force against protesters during his India visit.
- Oct 20, 7:15 AM ET: Rubio held talks with Jaishankar in Mumbai as the two countries aimed to finalize a trade deal.
- Oct 20, 7:27 AM ET: Rubio said in Mumbai that the India-US trade deal was nearing completion and an announcement was expected.
Coverage
- The U.S. Is Investing $12 Billion in Uzbekistan: It Wants to Displace Russia and China from Central Asia (biz.liga.net)
- 'As close as you can be': Marco Rubio says India-US trade deal nearing completion, announcement expected... (Moneycontrol)
- Rubio and Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai as US and India aim to finalize trade deal (AP)
- Marco Rubio and India's Subrahmanyam Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai (AP)
- Rubio Trip Highlights US Push For Deeper Ties With Central Asia (RFE/RL)
- Rubio Kicks off India Visit With Trade Deal, Russian Oil on Agenda (Reuters)
- Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not suffer (South China Morning Post)
- 'We're Never Going To Be The Major Player': Former Diplomat's Reality Check On US Ambitions In Central... (RFE/RL)
- US ‘very close’ to India trade deal; energy needs considered in Russia sanctions waiver: Marco Rubio (Hindustan Times)
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India this week (CNA)
- Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia (Yahoo News)
- Rubio Begins Uzbekistan and India Trip as Critics Question His Travel Choices (Around Prague)
- Rubio in India as trade deal nears completion, Reliance refinery visit set
- Rubio visits India to discuss trade and Venezuelan crude
- Marco Rubio bypasses New Delhi on India trip
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