New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

During their meeting, the two leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral and international issues of current concern. Dr. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of sustained engagement between India and the United States to advance progress in priority areas, noting that both sides would remain in close touch going forward.

Secretary Rubio highlighted the key sectors under discussion, including trade, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. He underlined that deeper cooperation in these areas would help generate prosperity for both India and the Unit...