External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized the need for global cooperation on critical minerals

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized the need for global cooperation on critical minerals

¨     External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized the need for global cooperation on critical minerals.

¨     The need for structured global cooperation on critical minerals was highlighted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Washington DC.

¨     His remarks were delivered at the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by the United States.

¨     Challenges arising from excessive concentration of critical mineral supply chains were emphasised during the address.

¨     India’s support for the FORGE initiative on critical minerals was formally conveyed at the ministerial.

¨     National initiatives such as the Critical Minerals Mission and Rare Earth Corridors were highlighted as steps toward resilience.

¨     The importance of responsible commerce and de-risking global supply chains was underlined.

¨     US Vice President J.D. Vance stressed that critical minerals are as essential as oil and gas for modern economies.

¨     US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for collective innovation and affordability in supply chains.

¨     Before the ministerial meeting began, Dr. Jaishankar met with several global counterparts, including Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Singapore's Vivian Balakrishnan.

¨     The United States hosted the first Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, D.C.

¨     Delegations from more than 50 countries participated to enhance cooperation on securing and diversifying global critical mineral supply chains.