India-US trade deal to be completed ‘very soon’: EAM Jaishankar

NEW DELHI – Concluding his three-day visit to Washington, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the Indo-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing and will be completed very soon.

In a social media post on ‘X’ , he said, “Concluded a productive and positive visit to the US. Thank Secretary Rubio for his warm hospitality. The historic India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing that will be completed very soon. It opens up a new phase in our bilateral ties, with vast possibilities for the relationship. Our critical mineral cooperation is also advancing rapidly. Expect engagement on strategic issues, defence and energy in the coming days. Overall, a strong momentum is evident.”

Jaishankar was in the US to attend the Critical Ministerial hosted by the Secretary of State Rubio.

Meanwhile, in a post on ‘X’, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said Jaishankar’s talks with Rubio and US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent represented ‘’limitless potential’’. ‘’Engagement at the highest levels is currently happening. The United States is ready to elevate this relationship even further,” he added.