New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- India and the United States of America are working towards finalising a mutually beneficial trade agreement under the interim trade agreement framework announced on February 7, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both countries are moving ahead in line with the joint statement adopted on February 7.

"We have adopted the joint statement between India and the US recently. As per the joint statement, both sides are working to finalize mutually beneficial trade agreement. A team from our side lead by the chief negotiator, is expected to head to the US next week," Jaiswal said.

Jaiswal further said that a team from India's side, le...