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Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur.

In recent months, Indo-US relations have been marred by Washington’s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff, and an additional 25 per cent tariff on Russian oil.

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur has come at a critical moment for India–US relations, as the two sides try to repair ties strained by tariffs, Russian oil, and shifting regional equations. Washington’s renewed outreach to Pakistan and hint of a thaw in ties with China could change regional dynamics for New Delhi.

“Glad to meet @SecRubio this morning in Kuala Lumpur. Appreciated the discussion on our bilateral ties as w

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