WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, where the two leaders discussed India’s ongoing energy transformation and explored avenues for a stronger energy partnership between the two countries.
Following the meeting, Jaishankar posted on social media platform X: “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.”
Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also met with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. Emphasizing the strategic depth of defence cooperation between India and the United States, he described the defence partnership as “one of the most consequential pillars” of the bilateral relationship.
“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 shared in another post.
The Indian External Affairs Minister is on an official visit to the United States at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During this visit, he participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM), where he engaged in high-level discussions focused on bolstering the strategic Indo-Pacific partnership.
“Just finished a very productive meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers in Washington DC,” Jaishankar stated. “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.”
On the sidelines of the QFMM, Jaishankar also met Secretary Rubio to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across a range of strategic sectors.
“A pleasure meeting US @SecRubio this afternoon, on the sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting. Discussed our bilateral partnership, including trade, security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Shared perspectives on regional and global developments,” he noted.
He also held discussions with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, underscoring the trust and shared vision underpinning the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
“Good as always to catch up with FM Penny Wong of Australia. Our discussions were reflective of the trust and comfort of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Look forward to welcoming her in India,” Jaishankar shared.
In a bilateral meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Jaishankar focused on preparations for the upcoming annual India-Japan Prime Ministerial Summit. He expressed confidence that the summit would further enhance the scope and quality of the partnership between the two nations.
“Last month, our Prime Ministers—Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Ishiba—had an opportunity to interact on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, and we are now preparing for our annual Summit in Japan. We are very confident that we could add to the dynamism and the quality of our relationship,” Jaishankar said.
Jaishankar’s engagements this week reflect India’s deepening strategic alignment with key Indo-Pacific and global partners, reinforcing cooperation across defence, energy, technology, and multilateral frameworks like the Quad. (ANI)
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