What Happened During Jaishankar's Meeting with US Secretary of State Rubio in Atlanta?

Jaishankar Engages with US Secretary of State

Washington: India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Atlanta, focusing on the ongoing India-US partnership.

In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed gratitude for Rubio's hospitality during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, stating, "Appreciated @SecRubio’s hospitality in Atlanta for the @g20org FMM. Took stock of our bilateral cooperation."

Appreciated @SecRubio’s hospitality in Atlanta for the @g20org FMM. Took stock of our bilateral cooperation.

https://t.co/8QKwveO6V2

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 31, 2026

Jaishankar arrived in Atlanta late Thursday and met Rubio during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

The meeting was also attended by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra.

US President Donald Trump is set to host the G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami on December 14-15.

On Saturday, the foreign ministers of the Quad nations—comprising the US, India, Japan, and Australia—will convene.

This marks the second Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the year, leading up to a potential leaders' summit in the Philippines next month.

After the G20 and Quad meetings in Atlanta, Jaishankar will head to Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from November 1-4.