Marco Rubio Calls India An Important Ally Jaishankar Meet, Says Trade Deal Weeks Away | Vantage

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit signals fresh momentum in efforts to finalise a long-awaited India-US trade deal. In Mumbai, Rubio held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, saying both sides were “very, very close” to reaching an agreement, with only a few issues left to resolve. The discussions also covered energy cooperation, technology, defence and regional security. Rubio and Jaishankar additionally met UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss regional energy security and shared economic priorities. With bilateral ties shaped by both trade tensions and strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, can Rubio’s visit help India and the US finally seal a deal? Hem Kaur Saroya tells you more on Vantage tonight. --- Marco Rubio | S Jaishankar | India US Trade Deal | Important Ally | Rubio Jaishankar Meeting | India US Relations | Trade Deal Weeks Away | US India Diplomacy | Donald Trump | Narendra Modi | Russian Oil Purchases | US Tariffs | India Foreign Policy | Strategic Partnership | Bilateral Trade Agreement | US | Firstpost | Vantage | Hem Saroya #marcorubio #jaishankar #indiausrelations #ustradedeal #indiaustrade #donaldtrump #narendramodi #indiadiplomacy #tradetalks #russianoil #geopolitics #foreignpolicy #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #hemsaroya Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on Twitter:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...