Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 22:12 IST
Jaishankar said that both sides agreed on the importance of sustained engagement to progress on priority areas.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (File image)
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed a range of bilateral issues on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, and energy.
He said that both sides agreed on the importance of sustained engagement to progress on priority areas.
“Just concluded a good conversation with @SecRubio. Discussed trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy. Agreed to remain in touch on these and other issues," Jaishankar said in a post on X.
Just concluded a good conversation with @SecRubio.Discussed trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy.
Agreed to remain in touch on these and other issues.
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026, 22:04 IST
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