Secretary Rubio Meets Indian and Russian Officials amid Global Tensions

Rubio discusses energy security, the Middle East, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict during UNGA in New York.

On September 23rd, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held significant diplomatic meetings in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Secretary Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, where they focused on the U.S.-India strategic partnership, a key factor in ensuring security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Discussions included developments in the Middle East and the enforcement of sanctions against states economically engaging with Russia and Iran. Rubio highlighted U.S. support for regional energy security challenges. The same day, Rubio also met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the broader U.S.-Russia relationship.