London, July 24 -- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri revealed on Thursday that India has been actively engaged in discussions with the US on a potential Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), emphasising the ongoing contacts with partners in the US.

During a press conference following the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, Misri stated, "We are discussing that under a different vertical. All I can say is that our engagement is underway. The contacts are underway, and we'll see how that goes."

His remarks indicate steady progress in India's efforts to strengthen economic ties with the US, as the Trump administration has deferred imposing additional tariffs on several countries, including India, until August 1.

Misri also highlighted t...