New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the release of the joint statement by the United States and India, announcing a framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.

It reaffirms the shared commitment of President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advance negotiations toward a comprehensive US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).

"The Interim Agreement represents an important milestone, signalling clear political intent on both sides to deliver balanced, concrete outcomes that deepen the bilateral economic partnership," USISPF said in a statement.

"The framework outlines meaningful steps to expand market access, reduce tariffs, and address lo...