Jaishankar Champions Global Cooperation on Critical Minerals

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights the challenges posed by excessive concentration of critical minerals. He advocates for de-risking supply chains through international cooperation, supporting the FORGE initiative. Addressing the Critical Minerals Ministerial, he emphasizes India's National Critical Minerals Mission and efforts for responsible commerce.

In a significant address at the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington DC, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the pressing challenges of an excessive concentration of critical minerals.

He stressed the urgency for de-risking supply chains, advocating structured international cooperation and voicing support for the FORGE initiative.

Jaishankar also spotlighted India's proactive measures like the National Critical Minerals Mission, highlighting initiatives for greater resilience and responsible commerce in his discussions with global counterparts.

(With inputs from agencies.)