In Mumbai, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for bilateral discussions. The talks centered on strengthening cooperation in both energy and defense sectors. A key topic of discussion was a potential trilateral partnership involving the United Arab Emirates (আমিরাত). This partnership suggests a move towards broader regional collaboration. Both officials emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration between India and the United States. The meeting underscores the growing strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington. Further details of the agreement regarding the trilateral partnership were not immediately disclosed.