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Jaishankar's US Visit: Historic Trade Deal Nears Completion, New Phase in Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his US visit, describing it as productive and positive. He announced that the historic India-US trade deal is in its final stages of detailing and will be completed soon, marking a new phase in bilateral relations. The visit included discussions on critical minerals cooperation and a broad review of global issues including the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, and Ukraine. US Ambassador to India highlighted the "limitless potential" of the engagement at the highest levels.

Key Points: Jaishankar Concludes "Productive" US Visit, Trade Deal Final Stage

  • Historic trade deal in final stages
  • New phase for bilateral ties
  • Critical minerals cooperation advancing
  • Strategic talks on Indo-Pacific, West Asia, Ukraine
  • Engagement at highest levels
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"Productive and positive": EAM Jaishankar concludes US visit

EAM Jaishankar describes US visit as positive, says historic India-US trade deal in final stages, opening new phase in bilateral relations.

"Concluded a productive and positive visit to the US... The historic India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing. - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, February 5

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio descrived his US visit as "productive and positive."

The historic India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detail, with completion expected very soon, Jaishankar said.

In a post on X, the EAM said, "Concluded a productive and positive visit to the US. Thank Secretary Rubio for his warm hospitality. The historic India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing that will be completed very soon. It opens up a new phase in our bilateral ties, with vast possibilities for the relationship. Our critical mineral cooperation is also advancing rapidly. Expect engagement on strategic issues, defence and energy in the coming days. Overall, a strong momentum is evident."

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor today said that Jaishankar's talks with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the United States Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, represented "limitless potential."

In a post on X, he said, "Engagement at the highest levels is currently happening. The United States is ready to elevate this relationship even further. Limitless Potential!"

Jaishankar, who participated in the Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by Rubio, said that the two sides also reviewed their bilateral cooperation during his meetings with the US Secretary.

The EAM said that topics such as the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, and Ukraine were discussed.

"We did a fairly detailed review of our bilateral cooperation. It's natural when foreign ministers meet that you discuss the diplomatic agenda. Also, the calendar - what do we expect each one of us to do this year together, so a lot of our discussion was devoted to that, the bilateral side. But again, foreign ministers meet, and we talk about our business: the Indo-Pacific, what is happening in West Asia, the Middle East, Gaza, and the Ukraine conflict. There was a kind of global review of what was happening in the Western Hemisphere. In a sense, we discussed the world, we discussed our relationship, and it was a very open sort of forthcoming conversation," he said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hoping this trade deal brings tangible benefits for our small businesses and farmers, not just big corporations. The "limitless potential" sounds great, but let's see the details. The proof will be in the pudding.
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Rohit P
Good to see our foreign policy is so active. Discussing Gaza, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific shows India's voice matters on the world stage now. Jaishankar Sir represents us well.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable energy sector, the advancement in critical mineral cooperation is the most exciting part. This can accelerate our clean energy transition and create so many jobs.
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Vikram M
While the visit seems positive, I hope we are not compromising on issues important to us, like the S-400 deal or our stance on Russia. Our foreign policy must remain independent and not tilt too far West. A respectful note of caution.
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Karthik V
"Final stages of detail" – we've heard that before! Hope it gets signed soon this time. The momentum is good, but deliverables are what count. Fingers crossed for a good deal that boosts manufacturing and tech.

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