External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from February 2 to 4, 2026, to participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministerial will focus on strengthening supply chain resilience, advancing clean energy transitions, and enhancing strategic cooperation in critical minerals. During the visit, the External Affairs Minister is also scheduled to hold meetings with senior members of the U.S. administration.

Congratulating India on its 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, Secretary Rubio stated, “The United States and India share a historic bond. From our close cooperation on defense, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies to our multi-layered engagement through the Quad, the U.S.-India relationship delivers real results for our two countries and for the Indo-Pacific region.”

Ahead of the visit, Minister Jaishankar met with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on January 29 in New Delhi. Referring to the meeting, Minister Jaishankar said, “We had a highly substantive discussion that covered everything from defense, trade, critical minerals, and working towards our common interests.” 

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