India denies report that WH rejected Jaishankar's meeting with Trump

India Denies Reports of Jaishankar's Meeting Request Being Rejected by White House

New Delhi [India], July 4 – The Indian government has strongly refuted claims that External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's request to meet former US President Donald Trump was denied by the White House due to a scheduling conflict, labeling the news as "completely false."

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Ministry of External Affairs' Fact Check unit stated:

"CLAIM: White House denies Indian FM Jaishankar's request to meet Donald Trump due to busy schedule. This is FAKE News. This CLAIM is false."

The clarification came after a social media user claimed that the White House had rejected Jaishankar’s meeting request with Trump, citing his “busy schedule.” The MEA has dismissed the claim as baseless misinformation.

Jaishankar’s Official US Visit (June 30 – July 2)

EAM Jaishankar visited the United States at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where he participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM) in Washington, D.C.

Key Highlights from His Visit:

🟣 Quad Meeting:

Jaishankar called the session “very productive,” stating that the discussions aimed to make the Quad more focused on “contemporary opportunities and challenges” and to promote a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific.

🟦 Bilateral Talks with Marco Rubio:

The ministers exchanged views on strengthening bilateral ties in critical areas such as security, connectivity, energy, mobility, and emerging technologies.

🟠 Meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel:

The leaders discussed joint efforts in fighting organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism. Jaishankar appreciated the cooperation between Indian and US agencies.

🟡 Discussion with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard:

Both sides shared perspectives on the global strategic landscape and explored opportunities for bilateral collaboration.

🟢 Energy Dialogue with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright:

The discussions focused on India’s ongoing energy transition and ways to enhance the Indo-US energy partnership.

🔵 Defence Talks with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth:

Jaishankar highlighted the convergence of interests and capabilities between the two nations and the need to advance their defence cooperation.

Before arriving in Washington, Jaishankar also visited New York, where he inaugurated a UN exhibition titled 'The Human Cost of Terrorism', underlining the global threat posed by state-sponsored terrorism and calling for collective action.

The Ministry’s response aims to counter disinformation surrounding Jaishankar’s US visit and reinforces the importance of accurate diplomatic reporting.