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Reacting to the meeting, Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning also criticised the formation of exclusive groupings and warned against bloc confrontation in the Indo-Pacific region.

According to the joint framework, the Quad partners intend to work together through coordinated investment and economic policy tools to support mining, processing and recycling of critical minerals, while reducing supply chain vulnerabilities.

During the call, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the growing ties between India and the United States.

The US Secretary of State stressed that Washington’s engagement with Islamabad should not be viewed as undermining its growing strategic alliance with New Delhi.

Speaking during a joint press briefing with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jaishankar said India’s diplomatic engagements are shaped by practical interests and the changing global order.

The First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit was scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 1st June 2026. However, the date has been postponed, said the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a release on May 22.

During the visit, the US Secretary of State is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key aspects of the India-U.S. partnership.

The agreement was fast-tracked and concluded under the guidance of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.

PM Narendra Modi said the strategic partnership between India and Cyprus will unlock capital for commerce by connecting the financial and services hubs of both nations.

Addressing the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, the Minister said the partnership between the two countries is strengthened by mutual trust and shared economic interests.

Norwegian Journalist Lyng further added in a post on social media platform X that she is not able to log-in to the Meta-owned social media platforms.

The moment unfolded as the press interaction was concluding and PM Modi was leaving the venue. As reporters called out questions, Lyng raised her voice and asked, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”