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Jaishankar Meets US Lawmakers to Talk Trade, Energy, Security
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with U.S. lawmakers focusing on trade, energy cooperation and security matters.
S. Jaishankar visited Washington to engage with members of the U.S. Congress on key bilateral issues.
During the meetings, he highlighted the need to deepen trade relations, addressing tariff barriers and expanding market access for Indian goods.
The discussions also covered energy cooperation, with a focus on renewable energy projects and potential nuclear collaboration.
Security cooperation was a central theme, as the minister underscored joint efforts in counter‑terrorism and the broader Indo‑Pacific strategic partnership.
During the meetings, he highlighted the need to deepen trade relations, addressing tariff barriers and expanding market access for Indian goods.
The discussions also covered energy cooperation, with a focus on renewable energy projects and potential nuclear collaboration.
Security cooperation was a central theme, as the minister underscored joint efforts in counter‑terrorism and the broader Indo‑Pacific strategic partnership.