Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to attend US critical minerals meet amid China’s supply-chain weaponisation

India is set to participate in a key US-organized meet on critical minerals, with Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to represent the nation. This engagement signals a broader US effort to diversify supply chains away from China's dominance. India will also join the US-led Pax Silica initiative ahead of its AI summit.