Jaishankar meets Rubio, conveys India’s concerns on Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss concerns regarding the newly enacted Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The legislation allows for significant tariffs on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.
Why it matters
The act creates a potential diplomatic and economic rift between the U.S. and key strategic partners like India, threatening energy security and trade relations.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on Wednesday (September 23, 2026), conveyed India’s concerns about the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly high-level week.
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Mr. Jaishankar said that he discussed the situations in the West Asia and Ukraine with Mr. Rubio.
“Good to meet @SecRubio of the US #UNHighLevelWeek. Reiterated India’s interests and concerns with regard to SRIA. Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations,” Mr. Jaishankar said in a post on X.
Good to meet @SecRubio of the US #UNHighLevelWeek Reiterated India's interests and concerns with regard to SRIA. Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations. 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/163YRVlMZG
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