S jaishankar in quad meeting: A meeting of foreign ministers of Quad countries was held on Tuesday at the US capital Washington DC. In this meeting, the diplomatic efforts of India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar were highly appreciated. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Jaishankar as a ‘very busy man’ and said that he has seen him in different countries several times in six months.
Jaishankar is seen in a new country every week: Rubio
At the beginning of the meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appreciated S Jaishankar’s international diplomatic activism, saying, I have seen him many times in different countries in six months. Every time I see the news, Jaishankar is in another country. They are really busy. This statement is considered a symbol of American praise on the role of India on the stage of Quad.
🚨: “Every time I turn on the news, Dr. jaishankar is in a different part of the world – he’s a very busy man”
– US Sec out Marco Rubio pic.twitter.com/3Afrwwtq8g
– The Frustrated Indian (@Frustindian) July 1, 2025
Strategic partnership and new initiative in quad meeting
Foreign ministers of India, America, Japan and Australia insisted on deepening the mutual strategic partnership in the Quad meeting. In the Indo-Pacific sector, there was talk of measures to maintain independence, strengthen marine security and increase regional stability. After the meeting, Jaishankar described it as very productive on social media and also held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Launched Quad Critical Minerals Initiative
Quad countries jointly announced a new initiative, which is named Quad Critical Minerals Initiative. Its purpose is to make the mineral supply chain safe and diverse so that the four countries together can strengthen economic security and collective self -reliance. It was called an ambitious expansion of our partnership.
Business agreement expected
Prior to the meeting, Jaishankar had said that the Indo-US trade talks are progressing and some concessions will be necessary to find a middle way. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump said that the US can make a trade agreement with India, which will benefit American companies and face less tariffs in India. However, he raised doubts over the deal with Japan to a time limit.
