Overview
- A US State Department readout said S. Jaishankar and Marco Rubio welcomed the trade announcement and discussed formalising cooperation on critical minerals across exploration, mining and processing.
- Both sides reiterated plans to expand work through the Quad, noting priorities that include energy, nuclear ties, defence, critical minerals and technology.
- Jaishankar also met Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with both sides describing the talks as focused on advancing the economic partnership and operationalising the new understanding.
- The inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington is convening delegations from more than 50 countries to strengthen and diversify supply chains.
- Some public claims by President Trump about zero tariffs, large new Indian purchases of US goods and shifts in energy sourcing have not been corroborated in official readouts.