External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar commences a three-day visit to the United States from February 2-4, 2026, to attend the Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting emphasizes supply chain resilience, clean energy transitions, and strategic cooperation in critical minerals amid global dependencies.
Bilateral Engagements
Jaishankar will hold discussions with senior US administration officials, building on recent interactions like his January 29 meeting with US Ambassador Sergio Gor on multifaceted ties. This follows a January 13 call with Rubio covering trade, civil nuclear energy, and Indo-Pacific security, plus talks with a US Congressional delegation on bilateral relations, Ukraine, and regional developments.
Strategic Context
The visit advances India-US goals, including doubling trade to $500 billion by 2030, amid ongoing negotiations and tariff tensions under President Trump. It reinforces Quad and Indo-Pacific partnerships, with Jaishankar’s engagements signaling deepened collaboration.
