India-US Relations: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar spoke by phone and discussed several important issues. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and S. Jaishankar shared this information on their social media platform, X. Sergio Gor stated on the social media platform that the two had a positive conversation and also discussed a possible meeting next month.
Discussion on development related issues
Sergio Gor wrote on X that he had a positive conversation with Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. They discussed further steps regarding bilateral trade negotiations, critical minerals, and a possible meeting next month.
Just concluded a good conversation with @SecRubio.
Discussed trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy.
Agreed to remain in touch on these and other issues.
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 13, 2026
Meanwhile, S. Jaishankar wrote on Instagram that he concluded a good conversation with Marco Rubio. Discussions focused on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defense, and energy. It was agreed to remain in touch on these and other issues. Relations between the two countries deteriorated over tariffs, oil trade with Russia, and the US’s rejection of Operation Sindoor’s claim. However, trade talks are ongoing.
India-US Relations: Statement of US lawmakers on PM Modi
Meanwhile, influential US lawmakers have hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an important leader shaping India’s global role. Speaking at an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Representative Rich McCormick said Prime Minister Modi’s vision reflects a strong national focus consistent with India’s development goals. “Prime Minister Modi is deeply nationalistic in the best sense of the word,” McCormick said.
He further said that he is taking care of his country just like we take care of ours. He wants to bring productivity, expansion, and technology to his country. McCormick said that the US lawmakers understand Prime Minister Modi’s emphasis on domestic capacity building, including in the defense and manufacturing sectors.
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