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Jaishankar in US for Critical Minerals Talks with Trump Administration

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in the United States for a three-day visit centered on critical minerals cooperation. He will attend the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and is expected to hold bilateral talks. The discussions will focus on securing supply chains, clean energy transitions, and enhancing strategic partnership between India and the US. The visit underscores the growing importance of critical minerals for technological innovation and national economic security.

Key Points: Jaishankar US Visit for Critical Minerals Cooperation

  • Focus on critical minerals supply chains
  • Clean energy transition cooperation
  • Bilateral meetings with senior US officials
  • Strengthening India-US strategic partnership
  • Advancing economic security and technology
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EAM Jaishankar arrives in US for strategic minerals talks

EAM Jaishankar meets US officials for strategic talks on critical minerals supply chains, clean energy, and India-US cooperation.

"This historic gathering will create momentum for collaboration to secure these critical components vital to technological innovation, economic strength, and national security. - US State Department"

Washington, Feb 3

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in New York on Monday for a three-day official visit to the United States focused on cooperation in critical minerals and meetings with senior officials from the Trump administration.

Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to Washington during the visit, where he will attend the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to an official announcement. US Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to address the conference.

The visit runs from February 2 to February 4. The Critical Minerals Ministerial will focus on supply chain resilience, clean energy transitions, and strategic cooperation in the critical minerals sector. These materials are considered essential for advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

Jaishankar is likely to hold a bilateral meeting with Rubio on Tuesday. He is scheduled to attend the ministerial on Wednesday. The engagements are expected to review cooperation between India and the United States in the critical minerals sector.

During the visit, Jaishankar will also meet senior members of the US administration. Details of those meetings were not disclosed.

India and the United States have increased engagement in recent years on issues linked to economic security. Critical minerals have emerged as a central element of those discussions. Both countries see them as vital to clean energy goals and long-term industrial growth.

The US State Department said that on February 4, the United States will welcome delegations to advance collective efforts to strengthen and diversify critical minerals supply chains.

"This historic gathering will create momentum for collaboration to secure these critical components vital to technological innovation, economic strength, and national security," the State Department said.

Jaishankar's Washington meetings are part of regular high-level exchanges between New Delhi and Washington. The two sides hold frequent talks on diplomacy, trade, technology, and security.

Critical minerals have gained importance in recent years as countries expand renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. They are widely used in clean energy systems, batteries, and other strategic sectors, with demand rising steadily worldwide.

- IANS

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Priya S
Hope these talks lead to concrete tech transfer agreements, not just supply chains. We need the know-how to process these minerals domestically to create jobs here. The US partnership is key, but the benefits must flow both ways.
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Rohit P
Strategic minerals are the new oil. Glad India is being proactive. With the US election year, we need to lock in agreements now. The timing is smart. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
While the strategic focus is good, I hope environmental and social governance standards for mining these minerals are part of the discussion. We can't build a clean energy future by ignoring local communities and ecological damage in mining areas.
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Vikram M
The US needs us as much as we need them in this arena. Our domestic exploration (like in Rajasthan & Odisha) combined with their tech can create a powerful bloc. This is about long-term economic security. More power to our diplomats!
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Karthik V
Good step, but let's be clear-eyed. The US has its own interests first. We should simultaneously strengthen ties with resource-rich countries in Africa and South America. Don't put all eggs in one basket. 🤔

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