Jaishankar began the visit with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with officials describing the discussion as central to putting the new economic understanding into motion
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a visit to the United States from February 2-4 and will participate in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday
The tariff reset also gives India a clear edge over several export competitors in the region, with lower rates than Indonesia, Bangladesh and Vietnam, and significantly lower tariffs than China and Pakistan
Boycott threat against India match draws ICC warning, while India deepens strategic ties in Washington without Pakistan at the table.
The Washington meeting is expected to bring together representatives of G7 countries, including the UK, Japan, Germany and Italy, along with mineral-rich nations such as Congo, Guinea and Kenya
The visit comes at a time when both New Delhi and Washington are seeking to move negotiations forward on a long-pending bilateral trade agreement.
The appeal came in a letter written by Senators Kevin Cramer and Steve Daines, just days after India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The call comes at a sensitive moment in India-US economic ties. Negotiators from both sides have been working for more than a year to finalise a bilateral trade deal aimed at lowering tariffs
BRICS 2026 Logo Revealed: EAM Jaishankar Explains Symbolism Of Unity, Growth And Innovation
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, speaking in Paris, highlighted the growing depth and potential of India’s engagement with Europe during the Weimar format meeting. Calling France India’s earliest strategic partner in Europe, he underlined the special quality of bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation on global and regional issues. Jaishankar said discussions focused on India–EU relations, the Indo-Pacific, and the Ukraine conflict, set against a world facing strategic churn and uncertainty. Stressing multipolarity, he argued that deeper collaboration among like-minded partners is essential to stabilising the evolving global order.
India and France reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during a high-level meeting in Paris between External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Calling France India’s oldest strategic partner in Europe, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of continuous dialogue amid growing global uncertainty. Both sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors and advancing the Horizon 2047 roadmap. Emphasising a shared commitment to multipolarity, the leaders underlined the need for close coordination to help stabilise global politics. The meeting also paved the way for the upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India.





