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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

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Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

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Office of the Spokesperson

February 3, 2026

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary Marco Rubio met today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The Secretary and External Affairs Minister discussed formalizing bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration, mining, and processing.

Secretary Rubio and Minister Jaishankar welcomed the trade deal reached between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. The two leaders emphasized the importance of our democracies working together to unlock new economic opportunities and advance our shared energy security goals.

Secretary Rubio and Minister Jaishankar concluded their meeting by expressing their commitment to expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation through the Quad. They acknowledged that a prosperous Indo-Pacific region remains vital to advancing our shared interests.

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