Strategic Synergies: India-US Economic Talks Propel Forward

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss enhancing bilateral economic ties and strategic cooperation. Topics included supply chain security and critical minerals. The meeting followed a new trade agreement that reduces tariffs between the US and India.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Newyork | Updated: 04-02-2026 07:49 IST | Created: 04-02-2026 07:49 IST
Strategic Synergies: India-US Economic Talks Propel Forward

In the bustling corridors of diplomacy, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington to fortify the burgeoning India-US economic and strategic partnership.

The high-level dialogue touched on crucial topics such as securing supply chains and solidifying cooperation on critical minerals exploration. Their discussions came as the nations celebrated a new trade agreement that significantly reduces tariffs, paving the way for more robust economic interactions.

While the talks underscored mutual economic interests, recent tensions over India's Russian oil purchases remained a backdrop, highlighting complex geopolitical challenges in the context of global trade and regional security dynamics.

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