New Delhi, April 23 -- Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that India and the United States have stepped up negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) and described the ongoing engagement in Washington as "constructive" and aimed at delivering a balanced and forward-looking pact.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the negotiations are focused on addressing mutual concerns and priorities while working towards a bilateral trade target of $500 billion by 2030.
"A team from India went to Washington DC for negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement. These engagements are ongoing and constructive. Both sides are working towards a balanced, mutually beneficial and forward-looking trade a...