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EAM Jaishankar to Host UAE and US Counterparts in Mumbai
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News18•16-10-2026, 19:30
EAM Jaishankar to Host UAE and US Counterparts in Mumbai
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 19-20.
- •Discussions with the UAE delegation will cover bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including energy, trade, investments, and the situation in West Asia.
- •Talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will focus on strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, defense, critical technologies, and energy cooperation.
- •EAM Jaishankar will also attend the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of US independence as the Guest of Honour.
- •The Ministry of External Affairs noted that hosting foreign dignitaries outside New Delhi follows a practiced tradition of showcasing various regions of India.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Mumbai on October 19-20, 2026, and will hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on October 20, 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Mumbai and Jamnagar to review India-US relations, strengthen the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, and discuss enhanced energy cooperation.
The delegations will assess and advance initiatives in energy, trade, investments, fintech, defence, and connectivity, alongside exchanging views on West Asia and global multilateral issues.
