Jaishankar raises India’s concerns over proposed Russia-Iran sanctions law

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s concerns about the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The two also discussed developments in Russia and West Asia, The Hindu reported.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s concerns over the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, according to The Hindu. The meeting also covered situations in Russia and West Asia.
The supplied material did not provide details of the concerns Jaishankar raised, Rubio’s response or the specific provisions discussed. No further information was given about the timing or location of the meeting, or whether the ministers reached any understanding. The discussion comes against the backdrop of proposed US legislation involving sanctions related to Russia and Iran, as identified in the report.
The available account records the subjects discussed but does not describe any decisions or announcements resulting from the meeting.
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