According to a readout from State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary Rubio spoke today (January 13, 2026) with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, exchanging best wishes for the New Year. The Secretary congratulated India on enacting the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India bill. He expressed interest in capitalizing on this important development to enhance U.S.-India civil nuclear cooperation, expand opportunities for American companies, advance shared energy security goals, and secure critical mineral supply chains.
Secretary Rubio and Minister Jaishankar discussed ongoing bilateral trade agreement negotiations and their shared interest in strengthening economic cooperation. They also exchanged perspectives on regional developments, reaffirming the United States’ and India’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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