Jaishankar Meets Rubio on UNGA Sidelines, Raises Concern over 100% Russian Oil Tariff Bill
India said the bill could authorize tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian oil buyers as Jaishankar discussed energy security and regional conflicts with Rubio.
- On Wednesday, Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week to discuss India's concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
- Passed by the U.S. Senate and House by 262-159, the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on major importers of Russian oil and gas, directly impacting India and China.
- India remains "firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people," the Ministry said, emphasizing supply stability "through diversified sourcing and on the basis of evolving market dynamics."
- Rubio noted that recent oil price increases stem primarily from geopolitical risks in Yemen and Ukraine rather than developments near the Strait of Hormuz, addressing broader regional tensions with Jaishankar.
- Signaling commitment to West Asia stability, the U.S. would support Saudi Arabia if regional tensions escalate, while India's government monitors Congress developments to assess impacts on future energy imports.
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Jaishankar meets Rubio at UNGA, shares concerns on sanctions bill
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York. India raised its concerns regarding the recently signed "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," which authorises tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. Both leaders also discussed bilateral relations, regional priorities, and the situations in the Gulf and Ukraine.
Jaishankar flags India's concerns to Rubio over US sanctions on Russian oil buyers
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's interests and concerns over the newly enacted US law targeting countries continuing to buy Russian oil during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York. Jaishankar highlighted India's concerns about the new US law and a potential 100% tariff on Indian oil imports.
Jaishankar flags India’s concerns over Russia-Iran sanctions law in talks with Rubio - The Tribune
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday raised India’s concerns over the Russia-Iran sanctions law with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underlining New Delhi’s interests as Washington moves to expand its sanctions framework against Moscow and Tehran. “Reiterated India’s interests and concerns with regard to SRIA,” Jaishankar said after meeting Rubio on the sidelines […]
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Jaishankar meets Rubio at UN General Assembly, raises concerns over US tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the UN General Assembly and raised India's concerns over the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The two also discussed the Gulf region and Ukraine during the meeting.
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