Jairam Ramesh Questions MEA Silence over Jaishankar’s Meeting with Rubio in Mumbai
Jairam Ramesh said details of the proposed meeting came from the U.S. side, not the MEA, and questioned the ministry’s silence.
- On Thursday, Congress questioned why the Ministry of External Affairs remained silent about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's expected meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during Rubio's visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar next week.
- US Ambassador Sergio Gor stated at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum that he expects Jaishankar to meet Rubio in Mumbai, prompting opposition claims that official protocols were bypassed by outsourcing announcements to the American side.
- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed officials were "confused" about the visit, while general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the government for outsourcing meeting announcements to the American side rather than through official Indian channels.
- Ramesh drew parallels to the May 10, 2025 announcement of Operation Sindoor's cessation, arguing the government consistently fails to communicate sensitive foreign policy developments through official channels rather than via American officials.
- Rubio's visit aims to strengthen the US-India strategic partnership and enhance energy cooperation, though the government and BJP have offered no immediate comment on the opposition's criticism.
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“Modi Ji, Your Officials Are Confused”: Rahul Gandhi on Rubio’s Mumbai Visit, Says “unless You Want Me to Explain”
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a post shared on X, Rahul Gandhi said, "Mr Rubio has summoned his employee to Mumbai. Modi ji, your officials in the External Affairs Ministry are confused about what's going on. You might want to explain. Unless, of course, you want me to." India News | “Modi Ji, Your Officials Are Confused”: Rahul Gandhi on Rubio’s Mumbai Visit, Says “unless You Want Me to Explain”.
Congress questions MEA silence on Jaishankar-Rubio proposed meet - The Tribune
The Congress on Thursday questioned the Ministry of External Affairs’ silence on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s proposed meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai, asking why details of an Indian minister’s domestic engagements were being announced by the US Ambassador rather than the MEA.
Jairam Ramesh questions MEA silence over Jaishankar’s meeting with Rubio in Mumbai
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Thursday questioned the Ministry of External Affairs’ silence over External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s proposed meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai, raising concerns over the manner in which details of the Indian minister’s engagements were being disclosed by the American side.
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