NEW DELHI, Feb. 20 -- The proposed India-US interim trade framework is set to be signed "very soon", US ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday, as negotiators from both sides work to finalize the contours of the agreement.

"The signing of the deal will happen very soon," said Gor. "Even this week, our teams are actively talking to each other."

Commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal had earlier indicated that the mini trade deal could be concluded by March.

On India's commitments regarding Russian oil purchases, the newly appointed ambassador said that New Delhi is working to "diversify" its oil options.

Gor made these remarks while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

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