External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on March 23, 2026, as the West Asia crisis deepened and energy risks rose globally. The call focused on the conflict’s impact on the international economy, especially energy security, and both sides agreed to stay in touch.

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• Jaishankar said he had a detailed telephonic conversation with Marco Rubio on the West Asia conflict.
• The discussion focused on the conflict’s impact on the international economy.
• Energy security was a key concern raised during the India-US conversation.
• Both sides agreed to remain in touch as the regional situation evolves.
• The call came amid a wider West Asia crisis affecting oil markets and global supply routes.
• The conversation took place hours after fresh concern over the Strait of Hormuz and regional escalation.
• The US State Department said Rubio and Jaishankar agreed on the importance of continuing work on mutual priorities.
• Jaishankar has also been engaging other regional and international counterparts on the West Asia situation.