India's Influence Felt Globally as World Leaders Discuss Growth and Technology at Davos
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The Indian economy has taken center stage at the 2026 Davos summit in Switzerland, with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighting the country's focus on combining modern technology with inclusive growth for all citizens. Vaishnaw, who is joined by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, emphasized that India's presence is strongly felt at the summit, where discussions on the country's development and economic growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi are dominating the conversations. In related news, the US Department of State announced that the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial will be held on February 4, bringing together partners from around the globe to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chains. The ministerial aims to enhance international collaboration to secure reliable and resilient critical mineral supply chains, which are crucial to the US's economic and national security, technological leadership, and energy transition. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw represented India at the Davos summit, where senior US officials, including US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Export-Import Bank President John Jovanovic, participated alongside private-sector representatives. The discussions highlighted the need to urgently address weaknesses in critical mineral supply chains, which have become increasingly concentrated and vulnerable to disruption and manipulation. The US outlined its actions and investments to build resilient, secure, and diversified supply chains for critical minerals, demonstrating a strong resolve to address this critical issue.
