India takes part in G7 critical mineral talks, discusses strategy to reduce dependence on China

India has High-level talks organized by America in Washington took part in, where Critical Mineral Supply Chains Discussed making the US safer and more diverse — an initiative that Along with the G7 countries, India and Australia have also been invited. The goal of the meeting was to reduce dependence on China’s resource controls and develop shared strategies.

as an Indian representative Railways, Information-Broadcasting, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav attended the meeting and said that Secure and diverse critical mineral supply chain of India Viksite Bharat Is extremely important for the goals of. He believes that this cooperation India’s manufacturing capacity, electronics and advanced technology industries Will make it more flexible and self-reliant.

Background and objectives of the talks
this meeting G7 (Group of Seven) — held alongside a meeting of finance ministers from the United States, Britain, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the European Union. America extended these discussions by also inviting India and Australia. To make critical minerals supply chains largely independent and secure from China Has expanded in the direction of.

China’s dominance and concern
According to International Energy Agency data, China produces most of the world’s vital minerals. About 70% processing capacity controls – including Copper, Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Graphite and Rare Earth Elements — which are used in high-tech, batteries, renewable energy and defense production. This concentration has made supply chains strategically sensitive.

Through this initiative, the US along with other major economies and partners To develop diverse, secure and reliable mineral supply chains It is trying to ensure stable supply of future global technology, energy transition and defense needs.

India’s role and the way forward
India’s participation not only reducing supply chain risks is a step towards, rather than India-US technical and economic cooperation There is a possibility of getting further strength. India will also be actively engaged in further negotiations in the next months, such as Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit before and US‑spearheaded discussions In.