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Jaishankar Meets US Congress Delegation, Boosts India-US Ties on Key Issues

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with a US congressional delegation, discussing bilateral relations, the Indo-Pacific region, and the Ukraine conflict. The US Ambassador to India termed the meeting productive for strengthening security, trade, and technology cooperation. This interaction is part of a series of sustained high-level engagements between Indian and US officials in January. Other recent meetings involved Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and discussions between Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets US Congress Delegation on Indo-Pacific, Ukraine

  • Bilateral ties discussed
  • Indo-Pacific cooperation
  • Ukraine conflict talks
  • Critical tech & trade focus
  • Series of high-level interactions
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Jaishankar discusses ties, Indo-Pacific, Ukraine with US congressional delegation

EAM S Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with a US congressional delegation, discussing bilateral ties, the Indo-Pacific, and the Ukraine conflict.

"Just wrapped a productive meeting... on ways to strengthen U.S.-India partnership for stronger security, expanded trade, and cooperation on critical technologies. - US Ambassador Sergio Gor"

New Delhi, January 25

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met with a US congressional delegation and held wide-ranging discussions on several aspects of bilateral ties, the Indo-Pacific, and the conflict in Ukraine. He highlighted the interactions as an important aspect of the relationship between New Delhi and Washington.

In a post on X, Jaishankar shared that he interacted with US Reps Mike Rogers of Alabama, Adam Smith of Washington state, and Jimmy Patronis of Florida, as well as the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor.

In a post on X, Ambassador Gor called the meeting "productive" and how it would gave boost to India-US ties for stronger security, expanded trade and cooperation on critical technologies.

He wrote on X, "Just wrapped a productive meeting with EAM @DrSJaishankar, @RepMikeRogersAL, @RepAdamSmith, and @JimmyPatronis on ways to strengthen U.S.-India partnership for stronger security, expanded trade, and cooperation on critical technologies."

This comes amid a series of sustained high-level interactions between New Delhi and Washington.

Earlier on January 19, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met US Senator Steve Daines and the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and had a "productive exchange" on the bilateral relationship.

"Delighted to again meet my good friends US Senator @SteveDaines and the US Ambassador to India @SergioGor. Had a productive exchange of views on our bilateral relationship," Piyush Goyal posted on X.

On January 18, EAM met US Senator Steve Daines."A pleasure meeting Senator @SteveDaines this morning in Delhi. A wide-ranging and open discussion on our bilateral relationship and its strategic significance," Jaishankar said

After concluding his visit to Mumbai on January 18, Ambassador Gor highlighted the growing partnership between India and the United States across trade, technology, education, energy and resilient supply chains.

On January 13, MEA provided details of the first conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which the two leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including trade, critical minerals, defence, civil nuclear cooperation and energy, and also exchanged perspectives on regional developments.

Speaking during the weekly media briefing in the national capital, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "This conversation happened on the 13th of January. This was the first conversation between the two leaders. They discussed a range of bilateral issues, including trade, critical minerals, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, and energy. They also exchanged perspectives on regional developments."

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see continuous engagement. Hope the discussions on critical technologies translate into real opportunities for Indian startups and manufacturing. "Make in India" should be a core part of any tech cooperation.
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Rohit P
While the partnership is important, I hope our leadership is clear about our stance on Ukraine. India's position should be based on its own national interest and historical ties, not just to align with Washington. We need independent foreign policy.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector, the mention of cooperation on critical technologies is the most exciting part. If this leads to more semiconductor and AI collaboration, it could be a game-changer for both economies.
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Vikram M
The flurry of meetings shows the relationship is in a good place. The real test will be in tangible outcomes—easier visas for Indian professionals, more defense tech transfer, and concrete steps on trade agreements. Bas baatein nahi, kaam dikhna chahiye.
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Kavya N
Productive discussions are always welcome. Hope the focus on the Indo-Pacific also means support for India's role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean. Our neighborhood's stability is paramount.

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