Latest: MEA confirms Jaishankar-Rubio talks in Mumbai on October 20; Manila Quad plan still unconfirmed
People familiar with the talks told Hindustan Times that Quad members are exploring a leaders' meeting on the margins of the Asean Summit in Manila, November 16-18. It depends on US President Trump attending, and his travel could hinge on the early-November US mid-term elections. Separately, the MEA confirmed that Jaishankar will hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20 on strengthening India-US ties. Summary updated 17 Oct, 17:29 IST
Why it matters: A Modi-Trump meeting would be their first Quad-linked leaders' contact in a long time, and the Jaishankar-Rubio talks show India-US engagement is active, with energy, economic security and trade in focus.
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Headline before this update: Modi and Trump may meet in Manila if Quad summit plan goes ahead
Summary before this update: People familiar with the talks told Hindustan Times that Quad members are exploring a leaders' meeting on the margins of the Asean Summit in Manila, November 16-18. It depends on US President Trump attending, and his travel could hinge on the early-November US mid-term elections.
Note before this update: All three articles are neutral in tone; only one reports the Manila plan, while the other two cover Trump's campaign speech and oil prices as context.
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All four articles are neutral in tone; only one reports the Manila plan, while the others cover Trump's campaign speech, oil prices and the Rubio visit as context.
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