India, represented by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, participated in a US-hosted Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting focused on securing and diversifying global supply chains. Discussions centered on enhancing resilience, particularly for electronics manufacturing, and included topics like refining technology, recycling, and funding new projects. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized a shared desire to address supply chain vulnerabilities, advocating for prudent derisking over decoupling. The meeting saw participation from several nations, underscoring a broad international consensus on the issue.