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.



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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 23, 2026

Meanwhile, Mr. Rubio, in a post on X, said, “Great to meet with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar in New York today. Together, we are building on the U.S.-India strategic partnership and coordinating on key regional priorities and upcoming multilateral efforts.”

Great to meet with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar in New York today.



Together, we are building on the U.S.-India strategic partnership and coordinating on key regional priorities and upcoming multilateral efforts. pic.twitter.com/i4QCAREDbY

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) September 23, 2026