Jaishankar Expresses Optimism in US-India Trade Negotiations

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed hope for a successful conclusion to the ongoing trade negotiations between India and the United States. He emphasized the importance of finding a common ground during a conversation with Newsweek CEO Dev Pragad at One World Trade Centre.

Jaishankar noted the intricate nature of the negotiations, highlighting months of intense discussions between the two nations. He stressed the complexity of trade-offs involved, underlining the diplomatic expectation of reaching a fair outcome. An Indian delegation is currently in Washington DC as talks continue.

Responding to a query on past administrations, Jaishankar reflected on the positive trend in India-US relations over the past 25 years. Despite potential friction points, he emphasized the structural factors that have driven the bilateral relationship, including economics, technology, and security.

(With inputs from agencies.)