Representatives of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative held meeting in the national capital for four days beginning March 26 as a follow up to the two countries agreeing to expand bilateral trade to reach USD 500 billion by 2030, including through the
"They discussed ongoing efforts to reduce barriers to achieve a fair and balanced bilateral trade relationship, strengthen collaboration in defense and technology, and boost security and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region," US Department of State's spokesperson, Tammy Bruce sai
The exercise has evolved into a symbol of maritime cooperation, showcasing the two nations' commitment to enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy.
Mazumdar said that the meeting of PM Modi and Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra is a second one, as the leaders met in October last year.
Bilateral trade between India and the US is likely to be signed by the end of the year, said Arvind Virmani, Member Niti Aayog, while releasing the government think tank's 'Trade Watch July -September 12 FY25' report.
Shariqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, called the meeting between two leaders "most important and successful." He said that Yunus, during the meeting, highlighted Bangladesh's historical ties with China.
The External Affairs Minister, representing the Prime Minister as his Special Envoy, attended the inauguration of the US President on January 20, 2025, where discussions covered a wide range of issues, including security, technology, and regional cooperation.
The discussion covered strengthening bilateral trade, enhancing investment opportunities, and fostering collaboration in key sectors such as Agriculture, Marine Products, Space, Defence, Insurance, Technology, Infrastructure, Civil aviation, Clean energy, Nuclear Energy and MSME partnership.
While addressing the "Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda" conference through a video, Lavrov said that India is currently making arrangements for the visit of the Russian President. The conference is jointly hosted by the Embassy of India in Russia and the Russian Internation