Guwahati, Sept. 16 -- India and the United States on Tuesday pledged to intensify negotiations for an early conclusion of the bilateral trade deal.

This followed "what both sides described as "positive and forward-looking" discussions in New Delhi."

Officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), captained by Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement Brendan Lynch, had talks with officials from the Department of Commerce, headed by Special Secretary (Commerce).

The discussions focused on deepening trade ties and resolving outstanding issues as part of the ongoing negotiations for the pact.

Acknowledging the "importance" of bilateral trade, both sides agreed to expedite efforts to deliver a...