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News18
30 minutes ago
- News18
‘Seen Him Number Of Times…': Rubio Jokes About Jaishankar's Busy Schedule Ahead Of Quad Meet
In opening remarks ahead of QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Rubio jokingly said that whenever he sees the news of Jaishankar, he is found to be in a different part of the world. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar for his frequent and consistent work trips across the world, saying that he's a 'very busy guy." In the opening remarks ahead of QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, Rubio jokingly said that whenever he sees the news of EAM Jaishankar, he is found to be in a different part of the world. 'I've seen him a number of times in just six months on job. I was just telling him, he travels so much. Every time I see the news Dr. Jaishankar is in a different part of the world. He's a very busy guy," Rubio said. #WATCH: Marco Rubio jokes aboutEAM S. Jaishankar's busy schedule in the opening remarks ahead of QUAD Meeting: 'I've seen him a number of times in just six months on job. I was just telling him, he travels so much. Every time I see the news Dr. Jaishankar is in a different… — Siddhant Mishra (@siddhantvm) July 1, 2025 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, participated in the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting held at the US Department of State on Tuesday. At the meeting, EAM Jaishankar said that the world must display zero tolerance against terrorism and asserted that 'victims and perpetrators" must never be equated. The ministers discussed a wide range of regional and global issues, with a strong focus on counterterrorism cooperation. Jaishankar, who is visiting the US from June 30 to July 2 at Marco Rubio's invitation, also held a meeting with US Secretary of State US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the Quad foreign ministers' meeting, during which they discussed bilateral partnership, shared perspectives on regional and global developments, and advancing the defence partnership between the two countries. During the meeting with Rubio, EAM Jaishankar discussed bilateral partnership between both countries in the field of security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Taking to X, S Jaishankar said, 'A pleasure meeting US @SecRubio this afternoon, on the sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting. Discussed our bilateral partnership, including trade, security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Shared perspectives on regional and global developments." A pleasure meeting US @SecRubio this afternoon, on the sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers' our bilateral partnership including trade, security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Shared perspectives on regional and global… — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 1, 2025 He also highlighted the strategic importance of India-US defence ties, describing them as 'one of the most consequential pillars" of the bilateral relationship during the meeting with Hegseth. Speaking during the meeting at the Pentagon, Jaishankar said, 'I am here with you at the Pentagon because we believe that our defence partnership is, today, truly one of the most consequential." Great to meet @SecDef Pete Hegseth in Washington DC a productive conversation on advancing the 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 defence partnership, building on growing convergences of interests, capabilities and responsibilities. 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 1, 2025 Hegseth expressed enthusiasm about the growing defence partnership between the two countries. He highlighted the integration of US defence systems into India's armed forces and outlined the goal of expanding industrial cooperation and co-production networks. The US Defence Secretary further outlined the goal of expanding industrial cooperation and co-production networks. 'The US is very pleased for the successful integration of many US defence items… building on this progress, we hope we can complete several major pending US defence sales to India, expand our shared defence industrial cooperation and co-production networks, strengthen interoperability… and formally sign a new framework of US-India major defence partnership," Hegseth said. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : eam jaishankar india us ties Marco Rubio United states First Published: July 02, 2025, 09:13 IST
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Business Standard
an hour ago
- Business Standard
US, Indo-Pacific partners agree to strengthen maritime cooperation
The United States, Australia, India and Japan have agreed to expand their cooperation on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific and further collaborate on supplies of critical minerals and rare earths that are key components of high-tech production. The foreign ministers of the four countries, known as the "QUAD", met in Washington on Tuesday as the Trump administration seeks to expand US influence in the Indo-Pacific to compete with a rising China amid tensions with partners over trade and defense issues. In a joint meeting with his three colleagues, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the QUAD must be a vehicle for action that goes beyond statements of intent and stressed that commerce and trade will be critical to ensuring the group's relevance in the future. To that end, the four announced in a statement the creation of a QUAD Critical Minerals Initiative that aims to strengthen economic security and collective resilience by collaborating on securing and diversifying critical mineral supply chains". The statement did not provide details of the initiative. We are deeply concerned about the abrupt constriction and future reliability of key supply chains, specifically for critical minerals, they said. This includes the use of non-market policies and practices for critical minerals, certain derivative products, and mineral processing technology. The statement did not mention China by name, but Chinese domination of the critical minerals supply chain has long been a concern of the US and others. The ministers expressed specific concern about rising tensions in the East and South China Seas, where Beijing has become increasingly assertive of maritime and territorial claims that are rejected by its smaller neighbours. We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion, they said. We express our serious concerns regarding dangerous and provocative actions, including interference with offshore resource development, the repeated obstruction of the freedoms of navigation and overflight, and the dangerous maneuvers by military aircraft and coast guard and maritime militia vessels, especially the unsafe use of water cannons and ramming or blocking actions in the South China Sea. The ministers also condemned North Korea for continuing to launch ballistic missiles, expand its nuclear weapons program and engage in malicious cyberactivity. In a veiled reference to North Korean support for Russia in its war against Ukraine, they expressed deep concern about countries that are deepening military cooperation with North Korea, which directly undermines the global nonproliferation regime". (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
India-US relations: Jaishankar meets Hegseth in Pentagon; calls defence ties 'consequential pillar'
External affairs minister S Jaishankar with American secretary of defence Pete Hegseth. NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (Tuesday in the US) held a bilateral meeting with American secretary of defence Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, where he underlined the strategic importance of India-US defence ties, describing them as "one of the most consequential pillars" of the bilateral relationship. During the meeting at the Pentagon, the foreign minister said: "I am here for the QUAD meeting... just had a good session with our colleagues from Australia, Japan. I am here with you at the Pentagon because we believe that our defence partnership is today truly one of the most consequential pillars of our relationship." The meeting came on the heels of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM) in Washington, marking another key engagement in a series of high-level India-US interactions. Jaishankar during meeting with Hegseth Hegseth expressed enthusiasm about the growing defence partnership between the two countries. He said the integration of US defence systems into India's armed forces and outlined the goal of expanding industrial cooperation and co-production networks. "The US is very pleased for the successful integration of many US defence items... building on this progress, we hope we can complete several major pending US defence sales to India, expand our shared defence industrial cooperation and co-production networks, strengthen interoperability... by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo and formally sign a new framework of US-India major defence partnership," Hegseth said, according to news agency ANI. Hegseth said Washington was eager to work with New Delhi and that Jaishankar's visit was an "important milestone in the ongoing series of high-level engagements" "We are eager to work alongside you to realise our shared goals. They are deep and ongoing. The visit today marks an important milestone in the ongoing series of high-level engagements between our two great countries," Hegseth said. Jaishankar also met with US state secretary Marco Rubio on the sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFFM) in Washington and discussed bilateral partnership between both countries in the field of security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Jaishankar's Savage Declaration Of War At QUAD Meeting: 'India Will Defend Its People' | Watch During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States in February, he and President Donald Trump unveiled plans to formalise a new decade-long framework for the US-India major defence partnership. The two leaders hailed the growing integration of American-made defence systems into India's arsenal, a list that now includes C-130J Super Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, P-8I maritime patrol planes, CH-47F Chinook and MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, Harpoon missiles, M777 howitzers, and MQ-9B drones. Looking ahead, both nations also agreed to fast-track procurement and co-production deals for Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and Stryker infantry combat vehicles within India, aiming to swiftly bolster New Delhi's defense capabilities this year. ALSO READ: Donald Trump hints at closing India-US trade deal soon; wants to make both sides competitive
