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Headline: Jaishankar, Rubio Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues at ASEAN Summit

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – October 27, 2025: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur today on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional concerns, and global issues. The meeting comes as India and the U.S. are reportedly close to finalizing a bilateral trade deal, with five rounds of talks already completed. Jaishankar confirmed the meeting in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating he appreciated the discussion. Prior to the meeting with Rubio, Jaishankar also held separate talks with the Prime Ministers of Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The ASEAN summit, hosted by Malaysia, brings together 11 nations and dialogue partners including India, the U.S., China, Japan, and Australia.

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