US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor held discussions with industry leaders and government representatives to further strengthen cooperation between India and the United States across key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, technology, space exploration, and environmental innovation.
During his meetings, Gor highlighted the importance of expanding strategic partnerships between the two nations. He met executives from Rolls-Royce to discuss the company’s efforts in supporting India-US collaboration in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and technological innovation.
Sharing details of the interaction, Gor said the partnership between both countries is helping build a more secure and prosperous future through cooperation in areas such as aerospace engineering and industrial development. He emphasized the importance of joint efforts in strengthening innovation and creating new opportunities for both economies.
The US envoy also held discussions focused on critical minerals, a sector that has become increasingly important for global supply chains and emerging technologies. Both India and the US are exploring ways to improve supply chain resilience and develop stronger cooperation in sourcing, processing, and recycling essential minerals.
In another meeting, Gor discussed expanding collaboration in space, critical minerals, and environmental initiatives with Wesley R. Brooks, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. The discussions also included progress made through the US-India Civil Space Joint Working Group and future opportunities for cooperation in science, technology, and innovation.
Meanwhile, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) organized a business roundtable focused on critical minerals recycling and recovery. The discussion brought together industry experts and policymakers to explore ways both countries can work together to develop sustainable solutions for securing important mineral resources.
USIBC Managing Director Rahul Sharma highlighted that while discussions around critical minerals often focus on mining, there are significant opportunities in recovering valuable materials from used batteries, magnets, and electronic products. He noted that improving recycling capabilities and expanding processing infrastructure could create new avenues for collaboration.
Assistant Secretary Brooks stressed the importance of developing alternative sources of critical minerals through recycling and recovery methods. He said these approaches could provide faster solutions while helping address supply chain challenges.
The roundtable explored several areas of potential India-US cooperation, including access to raw materials, advanced recovery technologies, common standards, supply chain transparency, and strategies to overcome barriers in scaling recycling efforts.
The latest engagements reflect the growing partnership between India and the United States in strategic sectors that support economic growth, technological advancement, and long-term sustainability.
