Washington, D.C., July 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday and underscored the strong cooperation between India and the United States in countering terrorism, drug trafficking, and organized crime.
In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote: “Great to meet @FBIDirectorKash today. Appreciate our strong cooperation in countering organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism.”
Earlier, Jaishankar also met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, discussing global developments and bilateral ties. “Delighted to meet US DNI @TulsiGabbard in Washington, DC this afternoon. A good exchange on the global situation and our bilateral cooperation,” he posted.
On Tuesday, Jaishankar held talks with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright about India’s ongoing energy transformation and explored opportunities to deepen the India-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 said.
Jaishankar also met US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to advance the defense partnership between the two nations. “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,” he noted.
The minister is visiting the US at the invitation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM) during his trip.
“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 shared on X.
On the sidelines of the Quad meeting, Jaishankar also met Secretary of State Rubio to discuss the India-US bilateral partnership in areas such as trade, security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy, and mobility. “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 posted.
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