What happened?
On September 8, 2025, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, held talks in New Delhi with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, focusing on India–US economic ties. The meeting underlined continuing engagement between India and US stakeholders at different levels.
Why it matters to India
EAM Jaishankar’s remarks came against the backdrop of renewed attention on India–US relations. Over the weekend he noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “enormous importance” to the partnership with Washington, following President Trump’s description of India–US ties as a “very special relationship.” PM Modi had responded warmly, calling the partnership “forward-looking” and “comprehensive.” The latest outreach with US state-level leaders such as Governor Reynolds reflects India’s effort to deepen economic and political cooperation across multiple channels.