Talks between India and the United States regarding a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) have intensified again. Both sides showed a positive attitude during a meeting in New Delhi between the US Chief Negotiator, Brendan Lynch, and Indian officials. There was an agreement to conclude the first phase of the agreement by November. Sensitive issues like agriculture and the dairy market are still under discussion.
Trade Deal: A significant meeting regarding the trade agreement between India and the United States took place in New Delhi on Tuesday. US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and senior officials from the Indian Ministry of Commerce participated in this meeting. This meeting was part of the preparation before the official sixth round of talks. Both countries emphasized the importance of their bilateral trade partnership and set a goal to complete the first phase of the agreement by November. While consensus is yet to be reached on sensitive issues like agriculture and the dairy market, both sides stressed moving forward with discussions in a positive atmosphere.
New Round of Talks Begins
US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and his team were present at this meeting in Delhi. India was represented by Additional Secretary Rajesh Agarwal from the Ministry of Commerce and his team. Key issues related to trade partnership and the bilateral trade agreement were discussed. Both countries clarified that trade relations are their priority and efforts will be intensified to reach a concrete conclusion soon.
Talks Had Stalled Previously
Some time ago, the ongoing negotiations between India and the United States had stalled. A major reason for this was America's demand for greater access for US companies to India's agricultural and dairy markets. India had refused to accept this demand, leading to the halt in talks. Now, both sides have shown an intention to resume negotiations. It was decided at the meeting on Tuesday that efforts will be made to complete the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement by November.
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