New Delhi: India and the United States have held important discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation across trade, defense, critical minerals, and emerging technologies.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, currently on a three-day visit to the US, met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
The talks focused on advancing the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and expanding coordination under the Quad framework.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor called the meeting productive and said Rubio is looking forward to visiting India next month, reflecting continued high-level engagement between the two countries.
During his ongoing visit, Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio @SecRubio today.
We look forward to deepening our engagement in these important sectors and much more to strengthen the 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.… https://t.co/kXaLNEQYaS
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) April 10, 2026
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had a productive meeting with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg @UnderSecE. They agreed to take forward cooperation under Pax Silica and the broader economic and technology engagements, including in AI and critical… pic.twitter.com/lCKPWpETxx
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) April 9, 2026
Focus on Critical Minerals and AI Collaboration
Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation under the US-led ‘Pax Silica’ initiative, which focuses on securing supply chains for critical minerals and strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence and related technologies.
Misri held detailed discussions with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, where both sides agreed to expand economic and technology partnerships, especially in AI development and critical mineral supply chains.
India formally joined Pax Silica earlier this year during the AI Impact Summit, in the presence of senior officials from both countries.
The initiative aims to improve coordination across the entire value chain—from raw materials to advanced technology systems.
During the visit, Misri also interacted with leading policy experts and think tanks in Washington. Discussions covered the direction of India–US relations and wider global concerns, including energy security, food supply stability, and economic uncertainty.
Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri engaged in dialogue with leading thought leaders in Washington D.C.’s strategic community on the current state and future trajectory of India–U.S. bilateral ties.
They also discussed ongoing geopolitical developments and their implications for… pic.twitter.com/gpyKoF84e7
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 9, 2026
Officials said the conversations reflected both opportunities and challenges in the partnership, especially as global conditions continue to shift rapidly.
India and the US have steadily expanded cooperation in recent years despite occasional differences on trade and geopolitical issues.
Defense ties, technology collaboration, and multilateral coordination have remained key pillars of the relationship.
The Pax Silica framework, launched last year, also includes several partner countries such as Australia, Japan, the UK, the UAE, Israel, and others and aims to build stronger and more reliable global supply chains in strategic sectors.
