Jaishankar Meets Rubio on UNGA Sidelines, Raises Concern over 100% Russian Oil Tariff Bill
India said the bill could authorize tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian oil buyers as Jaishankar discussed energy security and regional conflicts with Rubio.
- On Wednesday, Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week to discuss India's concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
- Passed by the U.S. Senate and House by 262-159, the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on major importers of Russian oil and gas, directly impacting India and China.
- India remains "firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people," the Ministry said, emphasizing supply stability "through diversified sourcing and on the basis of evolving market dynamics."
- Rubio noted that recent oil price increases stem primarily from geopolitical risks in Yemen and Ukraine rather than developments near the Strait of Hormuz, addressing broader regional tensions with Jaishankar.
- Signaling commitment to West Asia stability, the U.S. would support Saudi Arabia if regional tensions escalate, while India's government monitors Congress developments to assess impacts on future energy imports.
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Jaishankar flags India’s concerns over Russia-Iran sanctions law in talks with Rubio - The Tribune
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday raised India’s concerns over the Russia-Iran sanctions law with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underlining New Delhi’s interests as Washington moves to expand its sanctions framework against Moscow and Tehran. “Reiterated India’s interests and concerns with regard to SRIA,” Jaishankar said after meeting Rubio on the sidelines […]
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meets Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discusses Gulf, Ukraine
Jaishankar meets Rubio at UN General Assembly, raises concerns over US tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the UN General Assembly and raised India's concerns over the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The two also discussed the Gulf region and Ukraine during the meeting.
Jaishankar meets Rubio at UNGA, raises India’s concerns over Russia sanctions bill
Jaishankar said he reiterated India’s “interests and concerns” regarding the SRIA during his meeting with Rubio. The two leaders also discussed the situation in the Gulf and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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