Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on February 5 said that the historic India-US trade deal, in the final stages of detailing. He added that a strong momentum is evident in the growing engagement between New Delhi and Washington.
Jaishankar made these comments as he concluded his February 2-4 visit to the United States during which he also participated in the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio “Concluded a productive and positive visit to the US. Thank Secretary Rubio for his warm hospitality,” he posted on X.
“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,” Jaishankar added. During the significant visit, Jaishnakr also held meetings with senior members of the US administration.
This included separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, during which he held wide-ranging discussions on the India-US strategic and economic partnership.
“Delighted to meet US Secretary Rubio this afternoon,” Jaishankar said in a post on X after the meeting. “A wide-ranging conversation that covered our bilateral cooperation agenda, regional and global issues.” The discussions with Rubio, he stated, covered multiple pillars of the India-US relationship. “Facets of India – US Strategic Partnership discussed included trade, energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals and technology,” Jaishankar mentioned.
