Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Jaishankar and US officials discuss bilateral ties
EAM S Jaishankar had meetings with US Senator Steve Daines and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
They talked about how India and the US can work together better.
They discussed things like trade, nuclear energy, and making sure the Indo-Pacific region is safe and open.
The US Ambassador to India also officially started his job by meeting the President of India.
They all agreed to keep talking and maybe have another meeting soon.
EAM S Jaishankar met US Senator Steve Daines in Delhi to discuss bilateral ties and strategic significance.
EAM Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a phone call reviewing cooperation in civil nuclear energy, trade, and regional security.
They discussed ongoing trade agreement negotiations and shared interest in strengthening economic cooperation.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on January 14.
Both sides agreed to remain in touch and possibly meet next month to discuss further steps in bilateral trade negotiations and critical minerals.
- Who
- EAM S Jaishankar, US Senator Steve Daines, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador Sergio Gor
- What
- Discussions on bilateral ties, strategic significance, trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defense, energy, and Indo-Pacific security
- When
- Meetings and calls occurred on Sunday and Tuesday, with the US Ambassador presenting credentials on January 14
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen US-India cooperation in various areas and reaffirm commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific
- Participants
- EAM S Jaishankar, US Senator Steve Daines, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador Sergio Gor
- Topics Discussed
- Bilateral ties, strategic significance, trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defense, energy, Indo-Pacific security
- Recent Legislation
- Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India bill
- US Ambassador's Credentials
- Presented to President Droupadi Murmu on January 14
- Next Steps
- Possible meeting next month to discuss bilateral trade negotiations and critical minerals
