External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in New York for a three-day official visit to the United States. He is set to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss cooperation in critical minerals. This visit follows a recent trade deal announcement between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, boosting engagements between the two countries.
Jaishankar’s visit, from February 2 to February 4, includes participation in the Critical Minerals Ministerial led by Rubio. This ministerial aims to enhance supply chain resilience and strategic collaboration among partner countries. The minister is expected to engage in bilateral talks with Rubio and attend the ministerial alongside US Vice President JD Vance.
During the visit, discussions are anticipated to cover various regional and global issues, including the conflict in Ukraine and developments in the Middle East. Economic and strategic cooperation will also be on the agenda. Jaishankar expressed optimism about the potential economic benefits of the trade announcements, emphasizing the importance of a strong economic foundation for the strategic partnership.
The Critical Minerals Ministerial, to be attended by Jaishankar, will focus on supply chain resilience, clean energy transitions, and strategic cooperation in the critical minerals sector. These minerals play a crucial role in advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies, and emerging industries. The minister is also scheduled to meet with senior US administration officials during his visit.
