Dr. S. Jaishankar's USA Visit

Purpose

Participation in the Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting.

Key Highlights

• Bilateral meeting with Marco Rubio
• Met US Treasury Secretary
• Supported FORGE Initiative
• Discussed diversification of critical mineral supply chains

Project Vault

USA launched Project Vault

• Strategic mineral reserve
• Funding:
  • USD 10 billion EXIM loan
  • USD 2 billion private investment

UPSC GS-II

India–USA Strategic Relations