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US Congressional Delegation Holds ‘Productive Meeting’ with Jaishankar, Discusses India–America Ties

Jaishankar discussed stalled bilateral trade deal and cooperation on security, critical technologies, and Indo-Pacific stability with US lawmakers, aiming to strengthen ties amid recent tensions.

  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met a three-member US Congressional delegation in New Delhi as both sides sought to advance stalled bilateral trade deal talks.
  • Stalled trade talks prompted the meeting, as Washington pressed India to open its farm and dairy sectors and tensions rose over a reported 25 per cent punitive levy and political disputes.
  • Participants characterized the meeting as productive, with Gor saying, `Just wrapped a productive meeting with EAM @DrSJaishankar, @RepMikeRogersAL, @RepAdamSmith, and @JimmyPatronis on ways to strengthen US-India partnership for stronger security, expanded trade, and cooperation on critical technologies` and Jaishankar calling it a good interaction.
  • The meeting signaled continued determination to advance talks as both sides agreed to remain in touch, with Sergio Gor saying India is a vital partner for Washington.
  • The meeting follows recent high-level engagements and Gor's arrival, including Jaishankar's January 13 call with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, and Senator Steve Daines' January 17 to 19 visit pressing trade provisions.
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Times of India broke the news in India on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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