Engaging in a series of high-level dialogues in Washington DC, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s strategic alignment with the United States across critical areas including counter-terrorism, organised crime, energy transformation, and defence cooperation.
On Wednesday, Jaishankar met FBI Director Kash Patel and appreciated the deepening collaboration between Indian and American law enforcement agencies. “Great to meet @FBIDirectorKash today. Appreciate our strong cooperation in countering organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism,” he posted on X.
Earlier, he held discussions with Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, on the evolving global landscape and the future of bilateral intelligence sharing. “Delighted to meet US DNI @TulsiGabbard in Washington, DC this afternoon. A good exchange on the global situation and our bilateral cooperation,” he said.
The minister also conferred with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, focusing on India's sweeping energy transformation and opportunities for a broader Indo-US energy partnership. “A useful conversation with US @ENERGY @SecretaryWright in Washington DC this evening. Spoke about the energy transformation underway in India. And opportunities for a deeper India-US energy partnership,” he posted.
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Defence also featured prominently in Jaishankar’s engagements. In his meeting with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, the two sides discussed the advancement of defence cooperation between the countries. “Great to meet @SecDef Pete Hegseth in Washington DC today. Had a productive conversation on advancing the India-US defence partnership, building on growing convergences of interests, capabilities and responsibilities,” Jaishankar noted.
The External Affairs Minister is currently on an official visit to the United States at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The visit coincides with the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM), where Indo-Pacific security and regional stability were central themes.
“Just finished a very productive meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers in Washington DC. Discussed how to make Quad more focused and impactful on contemporary opportunities and challenges. Today’s gathering will strengthen strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific and keep it free and open,” Jaishankar stated.
On the sidelines of the QFMM, he also held bilateral discussions with Secretary Rubio, covering key sectors such as critical technologies, trade, connectivity and mobility. “A pleasure meeting US @SecRubio this afternoon... Discussed our bilateral partnership, including trade, security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Shared perspectives on regional and global developments,” he said.
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