Jaishankar meets US envoy Sergio Gor ahead of Washington visit, discusses defence, trade and minerals

Jaishankar with Sergio Gor today in New Delhi.

• Jaishankar met US Ambassador Gor in Delhi to discuss India-US partnership.
• Talks covered defence, trade, critical minerals, and advancing shared interests
• Jaishankar to visit Washington DC for Critical Minerals meeting on Feb 4

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi, holding discussions on the wide-ranging dimensions of the India–US partnership ahead of his upcoming visit to the United States.

Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar said the conversation covered “the many dimensions of our partnership” and expressed confidence that Ambassador Gor would play a key role in further strengthening bilateral ties.

“Pleased to meet @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor today in New Delhi. Our conversation covered the many dimensions of our partnership. Welcomed him and expressed confidence that he would contribute to the strengthening of India–US relations,” Jaishankar wrote.

Pleased to meet @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor today in New Delhi.

Our conversation covered the many dimensions of our partnership. Welcomed him and expressed confidence that he would contribute to the strengthening of India - US relations. 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/xLJFwJqtvY — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 29, 2026

Ambassador Gor described the interaction as a “highly substantive discussion” that spanned key strategic and economic areas. In a post on X, he said the talks covered defence cooperation, trade, critical minerals and efforts to advance shared interests between the two countries.

Pleased to meet @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor today in New Delhi. Our conversation covered the many dimensions of our partnership. Welcomed him and expressed confidence that he would contribute to the strengthening of India - US relations. 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/xLJFwJqtvY — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 29, 2026

Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to Washington DC next week for high-level engagements, including participation in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial. The meeting will be hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department on February 4 and is expected to focus on cooperation in securing and diversifying supply chains for critical minerals.