Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The G7 Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting was held in Washington DC, which is the capital of the United States. The meeting brought together ministers from G7 nations to discuss strategies for securing and strengthening global supply chains of critical and strategic minerals, which are essential for clean energy, technology, and industrial growth. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw represented India at this important forum and highlighted the significance of resilient critical minerals supply chains in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. The United States, as a major G7 member, hosted the meeting to facilitate global coordination on this issue.