14 January 2026 at 11:39 pm IST
India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on strengthening bilateral cooperation across trade, critical minerals, energy and nuclear power. The discussions reflect growing strategic engagement between the two countries on issues linked to economic growth, energy security and supply chain resilience. A key focus of the talks was cooperation on critical minerals, which are essential for clean energy technologies such as batteries, electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Both sides see collaboration in this area as important for reducing supply risks and supporting the global transition to low-carbon energy. The ministers also discussed expanding trade and investment ties, with both governments working toward a long-term goal of significantly increasing bilateral trade volumes. Energy cooperation — including conventional energy and civil nuclear power — was highlighted as an area with potential for deeper collaboration and private sector participation. Overall, the dialogue underscores a shared interest in aligning economic and strategic cooperation with emerging priorities such as energy transition, sustainable supply chains and long-term energy security, while keeping broader diplomatic and defence ties on track.
