Energy trade principles applied selectively: Jaishankar’s swipe at US after meeting Rubio

This article reports on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s remarks following a meeting with US Senator Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on energy trade and the application of trade principles. The piece summarises the diplomatic interaction, covers Jaishankar’s critique that trade principles can be applied selectively by some countries, and outlines the broader context of energy cooperation, trade norms and bilateral discussions on strategic and economic ties. It highlights the political-diplomatic tone of the exchange, the issues discussed during the meeting, and the implications for India-US energy and trade dialogue within multilateral and bilateral frameworks.