New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the first high-level conversation after President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs.

In a post on X on the phone conversation, Jaishankar said it was agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US.

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The external affairs minister (EAM) also said that he and Rubio exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, the Indian subcontinent, Europe, Middle East and the Caribbean.

"Good to speak with @SecRubio today. Exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, the Indian subcontinent, Europe, Middle East/West Asia and the Caribbean," he said.

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"Agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the bilateral trade agreement. Look forward to remaining in touch," Jaishankar added.

India and the US are currently holding negotiations on a bilateral trade deal.

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