Top US and Indian diplomats met in Manila to discuss tariffs, energy, and defense.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met, according to a verified statement. The meeting took place in Manila, Philippines, it was reported.
Sources said the discussion covered tariffs, energy, and defense.
Separately, Rubio also met the Japanese foreign minister, according to reports.
The trade talks are complicated by a pharma tariff threat, sources indicated, though details of the threat were not specified.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila to discuss President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the United States. Additionally, Rubio met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., emphasizing that the partnership between the two nations is 'more important than ever.'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila to discuss preparations for President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington, D.C. Additionally, Rubio met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., emphasizing that the US-Philippines partnership remains 'more important than ever.' Xi Jinping's visit to the United States is currently expected to take place in September.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila to discuss preparations for President Xi Jinping's expected visit to Washington, D.C., in September. Furthermore, Rubio met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., emphasizing that the US-Philippines partnership is more important than ever amidst regional tensions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila. During these talks, Rubio addressed preparations for an anticipated visit by President Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C., which is currently expected to take place in September. Additionally, Rubio met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., emphasizing that the US-Philippines partnership is now more important than ever.
