India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Washington marked the start of a new chapter in India-US relations under the Trump administration. Meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NSA Mike Waltz, Jaishankar discussed strategic issues such as trade, defense, and regional security. The visit also included participation in the first QUAD meeting under Trump 2.0, reinforcing India’s importance in the Indo-Pacific strategy. The high-level engagement demonstrates the Trump administration’s focus on strengthening ties with India.