New Delhi: India aur United States ke beech trade talks Tuesday ko dobara shuru hue, lagbhag 2 mahine ke break ke baad. Is baar dilli aaye USTR (United States Trade Representative) ke chief negotiator Brendan Lynch, jinhone Indian officials ke saath face-to-face meetings ki.
Yeh high-level baatcheet tab ho rahi hai jab India-US ties, jo ki kuch time se Russian oil purchases aur Trump-era tariffs ke chalte thodi tension mein thi, ab wapas sudhar ki taraf dikh rahi hai.
US Embassy ke ek spokesperson ne bataya ki Brendan Lynch ka apne Indian counterpart ke saath meeting “positive” rahi aur dono sides ne “next steps in bilateral trade negotiations” ko lekar serious discussions kiye.
Brendan Lynch aur unki team Monday raat ko Delhi pahunche, aur Tuesday subah se unki meeting start ho gayi Indian delegation ke saath, jisko lead kar rahe the Rajesh Agrawal, jo ki India ke chief trade negotiator aur special secretary (commerce) hain.
Yeh meetings shaam tak chali, jahan dono desh ke officials ne India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) ko lekar kai important topics pe baat ki.
Commerce Ministry ne bhi official statement me kaha ki talks ka tone positive aur forward-looking tha. Dono taraf ne ye maanaa ki India-US ke beech trade ties kaafi important hain, aur ab focus yeh hai ki jaldi se jaldi ek mutually beneficial trade agreement final kiya ja sake.
So, kya India-US trade deal finally hone wali hai? Signs toh kaafi hopeful lag rahe hain!
1. Why did India-US trade talks restart now?
The trade talks restarted after a 2-month break because both sides want to strengthen their economic ties and move towards finalizing a mutually beneficial trade agreement. With relations improving post some tensions, it was the right time to pick up the conversation again.
2. Who are the key negotiators in these talks?
From the US side, the talks are being led by Brendan Lynch, the chief negotiator from the USTR (United States Trade Representative). On the Indian side, the lead negotiator is Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce.
3. What issues are being discussed in the trade talks?
The discussions cover overall trade relations between India and the US, focusing specifically on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Details about tariffs, trade barriers, and cooperation in different sectors are likely on the table.
4. Are these talks expected to lead to a deal soon?
Yes, both sides have agreed to intensify efforts for an early conclusion of the trade agreement. The mood is positive, and officials have described the talks as “forward-looking,” suggesting that progress is definitely on the horizon.
