Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals

S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, met with Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, in Washington D.C. on February 3, 2026, to discuss bilateral cooperation and the trade deal between the two countries. The meeting focused on areas such as critical minerals exploration and mining, energy security, and technology. Both leaders agreed to expand their collaboration through mechanisms like the Quad and acknowledged the importance of a prosperous Indo-Pacific region for shared interests.