EAM Jaishankar in US for Strategic Minerals, Tech Talks with Blinken
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in the United States for a three-day visit focused on strengthening the strategic minerals and critical technology partnership between India and the US. His key engagements include meetings with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and an address at the UN General Assembly.
Key Takeaways
- Jaishankar’s visit from September 24-28 aims to advance the India-US strategic minerals and tech partnership.
- He will co-chair Foreign Office Consultations and meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC.
- The Minister will also address the 79th UN General Assembly session in New York.
New York Leg: UN Address and Forum Engagement
Jaishankar began his visit in New York, where his first official engagement was at the 2+2 Ministerial of the India-US Strategic Partnership Forum.
“Arrived in New York City. My first engagement will be at the 2+2 Ministerial of the India-US Strategic Partnership Forum,” Jaishankar posted on X.
He expressed optimism about his UN meetings, stating,
“Looking forward to my meetings at the UN General Assembly. A multilateral agenda always benefits from collective conversations.”
On Tuesday, he addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly at 3 PM local time, as confirmed in another social media post.
Washington DC Agenda: Bilateral Talks Take Center Stage
The core bilateral discussions will occur in Washington DC from September 26-28. Jaishankar will co-chair the India-US Foreign Office Consultation with US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma.
The highlight will be his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of issues, with a sharp focus on the strategic minerals and critical technology partnership.
Beyond government talks, Jaishankar’s schedule includes meetings with other dignitaries, think tanks, and an interaction with the Indian community in the US.
