India, US sign framework on critical minerals and rare earths
The Framework was signed by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The Framework was signed by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
India and the United States signed a new framework on critical minerals and rare earths, focusing on resilient supply chains, mining cooperation and strategic investments.
The two countries also announced the establishment of an India-Sweden Science and Technology Centre to strengthen collaboration between startups, universities, researchers and innovation ecosystems.
Addressing the India-Canada CEO Forum, Modi said the relationship was entering a transformative phase marked by renewed trust and clarity, despite global economic uncertainty.
Apart from the uranium deal, the two nations inked seven pacts, including one on India-Canada-Australia cooperation for technology and innovation.
India is once again looking at a possible revival of part of the old Stillwell road built during World War II, spurred by the rare earth riches that Northern Myanmar is sitting on.
PM Modi appreciated the participation of Prime Minister Bektenov in the AI Impact Summit, which, he said, underscores the shared commitment of both nations to leverage technology for social good, and economic growth, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
He described the conclave, held with the support of Vijnana Bharati, CSIR–Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research and Techsmin, as a strong step towards deepening industry–academia collaboration.
Goyal was speaking at the World Forum of Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in Greater Noida.
During the visit, the Chief Minister toured key laboratories and interacted with faculty members and researchers working in mineral processing, advanced materials and nuclear-linked research.
