India, US to continue engagement for early conclusion of trade pact

The statement was issued after return of the Indian delegation led by Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to New York for trade talks

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India and the US have decided to continue negotiations for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.

The statement was issued after the return of the Indian official delegation led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to New York for trade talks.

The delegation returned on September 24 after holding three-day talks.

Both sides held constructive meetings on various aspects of the trade deal, the ministry said in a statement.

"Both sides exchanged views on possible contours of the deal, and it was decided to continue the engagements with a view to achieving early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement," it added.

During the visit, the minister held meetings with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer and US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor.