'Discussed trade, tariffs & critical minerals': Jaishankar meets Rubio in Manila

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Manila, with the two leaders holding wide-ranging discussions on trade, tariffs, energy, defence, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and regional security.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers' meetings and the Quad foreign ministers' Meeting in the Philippine capital.Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleased to meet Sec Rubio of the USA here in Manila. Our meeting focused on areas which are a priority for the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, including trade & tariffs, energy, defence & security, critical minerals & artificial intelligence.""Also exchanged quick perspectives on regional, global and multilateral issues of mutual interest," he added.